Biomedical Engineer I

Kaiser Permanente

$93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AAS degree in Biomedical Equipment Service Technology, Electronic Service Technology, or Computer Service Technology, or military training in Biomedical Equipment or Electronic Systems Support.
  • Drivers License required at hire (if applicable).
  • Proficient in using testing instruments associated with servicing electronic equipment.
  • Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Experience with customer service and interpersonal relations.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on medical equipment purchases and recommend replacements for obsolete items.
  • Consult with stakeholders for installation and deployment of medical systems, and perform necessary assembly.
  • Document and schedule preventive maintenance and corrective repair tasks for various medical equipment.
  • Analyze and fix malfunctions across multiple medical equipment systems, utilizing various diagnostic tools.
  • Conduct safety inspections and document compliance with HIPAA and safety protocols.
  • Evaluate medical equipment involved in patient incidents and document findings as required.
  • Provide training and direction to service vendors and students in equipment maintenance.

Benefits

  • Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
  • Access to Kaiser training programs to maintain skills with advancing technology.
  • Full-time regular employment with a structured schedule and environment.
  • Onsite work location allowing for hands-on engagement with medical equipment.
  • Community-focused work that plays a crucial role in enhancing patient care.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Technology Manager and Chief Biomedical Engineer, performs duties pertaining to acquisition, installation, calibration, corrective repair, preventive maintenance and decommissioning of medical equipment.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Advises on specifications for purchases on new equipment and recommends replacement of obsolete or irreparable equipment. Provides new product evaluation as requested.
  • Consults and collaborates with key stakeholders to prepare for installation and deployment of medical equipment and systems, including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, networking and integration to data/information retention systems. Performs or coordinates assembly and installation of medical equipment, including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, networking and integration to data/information retention systems. Prepares periodic maintenance instructions for medical equipment. Performs required safety inspection and performance assurance on new medical equipment. Assess medical equipment and systems for compliance with HIPAA storage and security policies. Completes documentation for entry into the centralized maintenance management system. Completes and maintains system function, configuration and support documentation.
  • Directly performs or schedules with outside service vendors the performance assessment and preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment per established procedures. Documents work performed.
  • Analyzes and corrects malfunctions on a variety of medical equipment systems. Analysis and corrective methods include but are not limited to observation of front panel and controls; interpretation of block and schematic diagrams; utilization of appropriate test equipment; replacement of components, PC boards, sub-systems and software; adjustment and restoration of network connectivity and integration to data/information retention systems; calibration and adjustment to manufacturers specifications; working with clinical personnel to correct operator based problems; documentation of work performed including that provided by outside service.
  • Performs or coordinates remediation action on medical equipment safety and recall hazard alerts.
  • Performs investigative evaluation of medical equipment involved in patient and employee incidents / accidents. Documents findings and reports as required.
  • Provides training and assigns work orders to third party service vendors and student trainees. Completes documentation of action taken in the centralized maintenance management system.
  • Performs or coordinates the decommissioning of medical equipment per established policies.
  • Assists, as required, with staff in-service education. Cross train new employees on use on test equipment, department procedure, and medical system support.
  • Education - Develops and implements a plan for professional growth. Maintains current with advancing technology, including Kaiser provided training as required to perform duties.
  • Performs miscellaneous duties as directed in support of the need of the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A
Education
  • AAS degree in Biomedical Equipment Service Technology, Electronic Service Technology, or Computer Service Technology from an accredited program or military training in Biomedical Equipment training or Electronic Systems Support.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Drivers License (in location where applicable) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
  • Proficient in the use of testing instruments, devices, simulators, and tools associated with servicing electronic equipment
  • Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.
  • Reading, writing, and fluently speaking and, understanding English.
  • Background servicing and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the following areas: customer service, interpersonal relations, adaptability, change management, decision making, oral communication, problem solving, project management, quality management, results orientation, teamwork, and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum six (6) months experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment preferred
  • Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
  • Computer networking certification.
  • Background servicing medical equipment with emphasis on multi manufacturer experience
  • Experience servicing computer client-server systems.


Primary Location: Oregon,Clackamas,Regional Supply Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W10|IUOE|Local 701
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Portland Regional Supply Ctr - Biomed Svcs - 1008
Pay Range: $44.98 - $44.98 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

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