Biomedical Engineering Technician

Biomedical Engineering Technician II

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview Must have proven success in continued service of a diverse array of medical equipment, with a balance of both lower and higher acuity devices. In addition, a Biomedical Engineering Technician II must have a general understanding of and working knowledge interconnected systems VLAN, isolated networks, and IT systems interfaces. Some overnight travel may be necessary due to the nature of the job and training requirements. What you will do

• Provide expert-level experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation and support systems used in healthcare delivery. Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems. This includes life-support equipment. Recommend new equipment and testing procedures.
• Inspect, install, and execute professional-level inventory assessment, audits, and preventive maintenance of medical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems. Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions. Monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors.
• Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements. Provide remedial corrective maintenance and maintain documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on biomedical equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of biomedical equipment.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures. Monitor and assist with third-party repairs.
• May assist with complex projects and participate in cross-training to learn additional modalities.

Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

• Associate's or military equivalent in electronics or biomedical technology
• Minimum of two years related experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.