Biomedical Engineering Technician jobs in Lancaster, PA

Penn State Health Corporation

Location : US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : Days

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, a planned 341,000-square-foot acute care hospital, will enhance an already vibrant network of primary and specialty care providers across Lancaster County. The new hospital will feature 129 private inpatient beds, an emergency department, physician offices, various specialty inpatient services, an imaging lab and complete medical and surgical capabilities. Expanding this footprint will help ensure residents of these communities have access, quality and choice of care as close to home as possible.

Lancaster Medical Center will also create new clinical and research opportunities for learners and investigators at Penn State College of Medicine. Through Penn State Health’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, the health system is committed to providing compassionate care for our diverse patient population, community and each other.

Conveniently located within 30 miles of Berks County and only 20 miles from York, Lancaster Medical Center is perfectly positioned for professionals who are seeking a positive and service-focused culture, right in their own backyard.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan in compliance with the Joint Commission Standards. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, preventative maintenance, calibration and repair of a limited scope of stand-alone biomedical equipment under guidance and direct supervision. May also coordinate vendor maintenance activities. Demonstrates basic knowledge of the job, activity or function and requires supervision or mentoring on advanced assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's degree in Biomedical or Electronics Technology or related field or equivalent military training required

1 to 3 years of related experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Basic understanding and skills related to general electromechanical systems and devices, including basic clinic equipment, SCDs, pumps, etc.

Basic understanding of safety issues surrounding medical equipment

Basic understanding of both local and national public safety and regulatory issues

Ability to apply basic safety concepts to work and patient care environment

Ability to read, understand and apply existing contract requirements

Ability to communicate effective both verbally and in writing to groups or individuals

Basic ability to build customer and vendor relationships

Ability to interact with others in a way that promotes trust

Ability to identify areas for continuous learning and improvement

Basic ability to develop and use collaborative skills and teamwork to facilitate work goals

Ability to modify own behavior to accommodate tasks/situations

Basic ability to maintain effectiveness when experiences changes in work and responsibility

Demonstrates commitment to PSH Values

Basic understanding and can communicate the use of devices supported

Familiarity with the operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.)

Ability to plan and organize work to assure timely and accurate completion

Ability to identify basic issues, problems and opportunities and take action within scope of this job that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences

Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid driver ' s license preferred

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.