Biomedical Equipment Technician

Mount Nittany Health · State College

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POSITION SUMMARY

Performs electrical safety testing, preventive maintenance, performance verification, repair and installation of medical equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  1. Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering, or an Associate of Engineering in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.

Experience:

  1. Two years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing Physiological Monitoring Systems, Clinical Laboratory instruments, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and Radiological equipment preferred.
  2. Two years’ experience performing electrical safety and preventative maintenance inspections and documentation as required for compliance with JCAHO and Department of Health Recommendations preferred.
  3. Experience using TruAssets CMMS and Fluke OneQA software preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  1. Understanding of electricity and Ohm’s law.
  2. Fundamental understanding of physiologic and biologic processes as related to physiologic monitoring systems.
  3. Understanding of solid state electronics and semiconductor theory.
  4. Working knowledge of fluid dynamics and basic Physical Science.
  5. Extensive knowledge using a Volt Ohm Meter, electrical safety analyzer, patient simulator and automated diagnostic and test equipment.  
  6. Fundamental understanding of computers, networks and information systems.

License/Certification/Registration:

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Manager of Biomedical Engineering and guidance from senior Biomedical Equipment Technicians. 

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Helps Biomedical Engineering staff with troubleshooting, repair, and installation of medical equipment, television systems, hospital beds, and nurse call systems beyond their basic skill set and knowledge base.

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
Performs electrical safety testing, preventive maintenance, performance verification, repair and installation of medical equipment.

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