LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Plant Maintenance
POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Permanent
SALARY RANGE: BU01 | BC14
SALARY RATE: $87,672 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE
JOB DUTIES: The Biomedical Engineering Technician serves as the journey-level worker responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, and monitoring the complex and related equipment utilized in the operation of the hospital. This position works independently with minimal supervision. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Primary responsibility is to troubleshoot, identify and correct malfunctioning biomedical equipment; such as apnea monitors, anesthesia gas machines, anesthetic ventilators, centrifuges, colorimeters, defibrillators, diathermy, electromyographs, electrocardiographs, electrosurgical units, ECG/BP monitors, ECG/BP recorders, infusion pumps, infant incubators, infant warmers, respirators, suction regulators, suction pumps, oxygen monitors, ultrasound unit, traction units, treadmills, surgery and ortho tables and patient beds.
THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduation from high school, or equivalent, and possession of a certificate of completion from a vocational school in the field of electronics, biomedical electronics or electronic technology or an Associate of Science degree in electronics, electronic engineering, biomedical electronics or electronics technology from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Except for substitutions provided in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the type and quality described below:
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of specialized experience required. The experience must show that the applicant has gained a thorough knowledge of installation, repair, calibration, periodic maintenance and documentation of Type A (Clinical) and/or Type B (Imaging) equipment in the biomedical field in an acute care hospital setting. Such duties include troubleshooting; identifying causes of and correcting malfunctions on medical equipment; inspecting equipment on a regular basis; using test equipment to calibrate, diagnose, test and repair equipment; testing all patient care equipment prior to initial use; and training and instructing users in the use and care of equipment.
• SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: None required.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Possession of the Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician obtained through written examination by Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• KNOWLEDGE OF: In addition to the knowledges required at the next lower level, work at this level requires a thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques in the biomedical engineering services and functions of different types of clinical and imaging equipment in a hospital.
• ABILITY TO: In addition to the abilities required at the next lower level, work at this level requires the ability to perform the work on 95% of the simple, moderate and complex clinical or radiologic devices/equipment identified.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.
MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.
CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.
CONTACT INFORMATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.
Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322-4458, konajobs@hhsc.org.
