Biomedical Engineering Technician jobs in Reading, PA

Penn State Health Corporation

Location : US:PA:Reading
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : 7:00a - 3:30p
Minimum Hourly Rate : $25.56

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, marital 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.