Biomedical Engineer Kaiser Permanente\Clinical Technology Silver Spring MD Silver Spring, MD
Biomedical Engineer
Kaiser Permanente/Clinical Technology
Silver Spring, MD
Kaiser Permanente/Clinical Technology is seeking a Biomedical Engineer who under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Technology, or the Mid Atlantic statesBiomedical Services Supervisor, maintains all clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical instrumentation and systems used in the medical centers throughout the MAS Region (currently Washington DC Metro area & Baltimore)
Essential Functions:
- Works independently to repair all types of biomedical instrumentation in the MAS region.
- Analyzes and corrects equipment malfunctions to include: observation of front panel indicators; interpretation of block and schematic diagrams; utilization of appropriate test equipment; replacement of components, PC boards, or subsystems as appropriate.
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections.
- Works with clinical personnel to correct operator based problems.
- Uses knowledge and experience to test and maintain biomedical instrumentation not having specific maintenance procedures.
- Receives new equipment/systems and coordinates assembly/installation.
- Performs initial electrical safety inspections and assurance testing.
- Provides or helps coordinate in-service training. Inventories and completes documentation for entry into Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Performs miscellaneous duties in support of the Biomedical Maintenance Program including, but not limited to: project management; IT integration planning and implementation; technology assessment; property accountability; incident reporting;; maintenance of shop operations; on-call & emergency services, etc.
- Employs sound computer skills to complete job.
- Uses word processing, spreadsheets, databases and similar programs to enhance job performance.
- Ensures compliance with all federal/state/local rules and regulations and all applicable policies and procedures governing Kaiser Permanente, National Facilities Services, and Clinical Technology operations.
- Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective Medical Equipment Management Program to comply with same.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years of experience serving comprehensive biomedical equipment in a hospital or related health service environment.
- Associate's degree in Biomedical Instrumentation Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with a variety of biomedical devices to include, but not limited to, equipment employing electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, optics, and plumbing principles. Typical categories of equipment serviced include patient therapy, pulmonary, imaging, monitoring, laboratory, sterilizing, and optical equipment. Specific examples of these types of equipment include ultrasound units, respirators, x-ray processors, electrocardiographs, microscopes, electrical/steam sterilizers, and vision testers.
- Excellent communication and customer relations skills and the willingness to work extended hours and flex working schedule to accommodate customer needs.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be able to clearly distinguish colors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in medical instrumentation by AAMI, CBET or similar organization.
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