Biomed Technician I

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Work Hours: 7:30 - 1600 | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 1.0 FTE

**Job Summary:**

Repairs, calibrates, and maintains all types of basic clinical equipment technologies, devices, instruments, and systems under relatively close supervision.

**Job Responsibilities:**

* Repairs, installs, maintains, calibrates, and inspects a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation and electronic equipment.

* Performs preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.

* Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions.

* Maintains documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.

* Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.

* Provides technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and maintenance to personnel.

* Performs and/or assists with the installation of specialized equipment and systems.

* Schedules and oversees third-party repair as necessary.

* Consults with and educates operators and management on specialized biomedical equipment and systems.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

**Skills and Attributes:**

* Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

* Works under direct supervision.

* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

* Learning and applies knowledge at a basic level relying heavily on senior staff for troubleshooting.

**Position Requirements:**

**Work Experience**

* No experience required

**Education**

* Associate's degree or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field as determined by the organization required upon hire.

**Additional Education Information**

* A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

**Licensure/Certification/Registration**

* No licensure/certification/registration required

**Organizational Responsibilities:**

* Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

**Additional Job Information:**

* This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

* The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

**Standard ADA Settings:**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)**

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Occasionally

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

**Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:**

Risk Level: Low-Risk

****Owensboro Health Core Commitments****

**INTEGRITY** \- We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

**RESPECT** \- We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

**TEAMWORK** \- We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

**INNOVATION** \- We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

**SERVICE** \- We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

**EXCELLENCE** \- We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.