We R Growing And Need- Biomedical Equipment - Sterilizer Service Technician Intermediate Level
ISS Solutions (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

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IMAGINE! You will have the opportunity with ISS Solutions, an affiliate of the Geisinger Health System to create an environment that places the patient first and help to save lives! The Biomedical Equipment Sterilizer Service Technician will support the team in Danville, PA during the second shift.  With a genuine willingness to develop understanding of additional equipment through ISS paid education classes. YOUR individual commitment to a group effort is what makes a team and company work and the achievements of ISS are the results of the combined effort of each individual.  ISS Solutions’ compensation and benefit package is industry competitive, a bonus program second to none, and we encourage company paid continued education and development for your growth in our company.

I.          PRIMARY FUNCTION:  This position is SECOND SHIFT.

To perform inspections, preventive maintenance, repair and overhaul and modifications of sterilizers, surgical lights, tables, sonic cleaners, cart washers, and other equipment assigned to this category. Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs hi-vac steam, gravity, flash and ETO sterilizers, ETO aerators, ETO supply systems, washer-sterilizers, automatic basket feeding equipment, cart washers, loading carriages, surgical tables, surgical lights and controls, sonic cleaners, and other equipment generally assigned to the operating and supply areas of a hospital.

II.         PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

            ISS pursues an environment dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. Our employees are empowered to participate with our customers to accomplish this. Annual performance assessment will be performed based on the following criteria:

A.                  Attitude towards the customer, ISS and the job functions

B.                  Service response time

C.                  Quality repair turnaround

D.                  Cost savings

E.                  Profitability

F.                  Availability

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III.        DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:

            A.         Administrative

1.                   Assists co-workers as required in the performance of job tasks.

2.                   Maintains records of each work assignment.

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3.                  Reads and interprets medical equipment operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings.

4.                   Reads technical journals and literature related to job field.

5.                   Participates in organized education and training activities to upgrade job knowledge and job performance.

6.                   Initiates requests for replacement parts and materials.

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7.                   Must be able to travel as necessary to perform the technical tasks below.

8.                   Performs any and all tasks within his/her capabilities as may be required to help meet overall corporate objectives.

            B.         Technical

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1.                   Operates test equipment, such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, safety analyzers, ESU analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, and physiological input simulators.

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2.                   Uses common hand tools as required in the performance of job tasks.

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3.                   Troubleshoots and repairs: linear, digital, operational amplifier and microprocessor based circuitry.

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4.                   Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical medical equipment including but not limited to physiologic monitors, infusion devices, defibrillators, ESUs, and general patient care devices.

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5.                   Performs spot and routine safety and performance checks.

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6.                   Within an appropriate interval, should be prepared to assume 24-hour on-call repair responsibilities.

IV.        QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

A.                  Must be experienced in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining medical devices, having worked for at least two years in an in-house BMET program in a health institution or with a clinical engineering program or five years with a medical device manufacturer.

B.                  Educational background should include the completion of a two-year associate degree program in Biomedical Equipment Technology, or military/ non-military equivalent.

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C.                  Must be able to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic devices down to the component level.

D.                  Must be experienced with inventory and ordering procedures commonly associated with repair and maintenance of electronic, electric and electro-mechanical equipment.

E.                  Must work with a minimum of supervision.

F.                  Should be familiar with the inspection and maintenance of most medical equipment commonly found in health care institutions.

G.                 AAMI Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician is recommended.

H.                  Familiarity with JCAHO E of C standards for medical equipment management.

I.                     Must be able to access and work in confined spaces with little or no assistance.

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J.                   Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. to chest height unassisted and 60 lbs. assisted.

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K.                  Must be willing and able to work with potentially harmful/irritating chemicals.

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L.                   Must be able to read and write English and communicate effectively with hospital staff, vendors, manufacturers, and corporate staff.

M.                 Must have a reliable means of transportation and a valid driver's license.

N.                  Must have exceeded all the requirements for BMET, Entry Level.

V.         CORE COMPETENCIES:

            The following performance expectations represent core competency requirements for the position of Biomedical Equipment Technician, Intermediate.

A.                  Maintains knowledge of the clinical purpose, proper operating procedures, maintenance requirements, and risks associated with use, of medical devices for which the technician has maintenance responsibilities.

B.                  Troubleshoots equipment problems to component level

C.                  Demonstrates proper and effective use of test equipment, input simulators, and hand tools

D.                  Interprets schematic drawings and performs basic circuit analysis

E.                  Demonstrates effective equipment assembly/disassembly, and component replacement skills

F.                  Interacts in a professional manner with all client staff, patients, and co-workers

G.                 Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with ISS Service Reporting System policies and procedures.

H.                  Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with corporate, and client mandated policies regarding workplace safety issues (infection control, fire safety, hazard communications, etc.).

VI.        REPORTING CHANNEL:            District Manager or BMET Supervisor