Nemours is seeking a Sr Biomedical Equipment Tech (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.
Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.
The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) is required to install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and verify the performance of complex biomedical equipment with minimal supervision. The individual should be competent in the use of all applicable test equipment and tools required in the performance of these duties. The BMET III may serve as technical advisor to the medical and clinical staff in the safe operation and use of clinical equipment. This position also assists in developing specifications for the selection of new clinical equipment. The individual demonstrates adherence to the organizations core values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity.
Frequently required to reach pull, and/or employ fine motor skills during installation, servicing and maintenance of medical equipment
Frequently required to operate tools/machinery that use hand and/or foot controls (e.g drills, saws, electronic test equipment) when servicing medical equipment.
Frequently required to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50lbs while working with medical equipment
Must have the ability to work well with others
Regular attendance is required
Good communications skills are required
May be required to work non-standard hours when on-call
Must be able to perform in a face paced environment and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) monthly
Must be able to travel for training opportunities to continue education, and also drive to remote locations to provide medical repair/pm services.
Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned
Performance Skills
Technical Service - 40%
Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on complex and intricate biomedical equipment
Repair, install, and calibrate complex and intricate biomedical equipment
Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns
Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery
Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education
Lead Service Operations Special Projects as assigned. Travel to sites and\\work with other Central Office associates as necessary for the collection and analysis of information and\\or data pertaining to any special assignments
Regulatory Compliance - 25%
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history
Adheres to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures
Responsible for ensuring all service and documentation is complete, timely, and accurate
Account Relationship Management - 25%
Build and maintain customer relationships
Discuss equipment status and functionality with clinicians
Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization(s) served
Provide a positive representation of services by integrating the core values into job performance
Inventory - 10 %
Perform periodic inspections of current inventory status
Verify the completion of security analysis for new customer equipment
Performs Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history
Make recommendations regarding inventory
Job Requirements
Associate's Degree in a technical/electronic field or equivalent military training required.
Minimum of five (5) + years experience required.
Experience working with biomedical equipment in a Clinical Engineering, OEM or 3rd Party Vendor environment.
Must have service OEM/3rd party certifications in two or more of the following: Steam sterilization, Anesthesia Ventilator, Pulmonary Ventilator, Patient Monitoring, General X-ray and Laboratory Analytical devices required.
