Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Biomedical Equipment Technician repairs and maintains medical equipment and associated information technology.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Performs preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of both mechanical and electronic medical equipment
Ensures safety as related to medical equipment and its use to include; acceptance inspection for new equipment, safety inspections from borrowed and/or rental equipment, scheduled safety and operational inspection of current inventory, following appropriate sterile procedures
Conducts in-service education/information sessions with clinical and support staff
Responsible for documenting work activity both in equipment maintenance software and on appropriate forms when required, in a timely manner
Responsible for the management of equipment within "core" group of equipment as well as any assigned equipment to include scheduled preventative maintenance, repair and in-service needs when identified; this includes meeting department thresholds for equipment PM completion
Evaluates new products/equipment; makes recommendations/reports same
Responsible for the proper operation and safety of all patient related equipment
Is involved with project assignments and can successfully prioritize tasks in consideration of deadlines assigned
Will frequently be assigned activities overseen by management or BMET IIIs
Maintains a working knowledge of biomedical engineering network systems to include but not limited to: Infant and adult security network, infusion pump maintenance network and reporting, electronic medical record middleware, RFID systems, and patient monitoring networks
Assists with medical device network security controls and audits
Works with Information Security Officer to understand HIPAA and ePHI requirements and ensures compliance for Biomedical Engineering staff
Job Requirements
Completion of an Associate or Vocational degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related technology field
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational and certification requirements; current BMET/HETM students with one year of job-related experience in a healthcare environment or BMET/HETM students in last semester of completion may also be considered
Must hold a valid Indiana driver's license that meets Eskenazi Health's driving policy requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of electronic circuits and related information
Basic knowledge/understanding of medical terminology
Basic knowledge/understanding of pneumatics and plumbing
Effectively communicate with written and oral skills to clinical hospital staff, departmental personnel and vendors
Utilize Microsoft office applications for communications and educational presentations
Maintain an orderly and efficient work space contained within your assigned area
Knowledge of physical sciences as it applies to the area of medical instrumentation and devices
Maintain knowledge and commitment toward job specific measured competencies
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
