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General Summary of Position
Job Summary:
Performs functional testing, preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of basic biomedical instrumentation throughout the hospital. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
Primary Duties:
- Performs routine scheduled preventive maintenance and functional verification of basic biomedical equipment, including IV infusion and feeding pumps, suction pumps, hypo/hyperthermia equipment, electronic thermometers, patient scales, infant warmers and incubators, and other basic laboratory equipment, and other equipment not requiring a detailed knowledge of electronics.
- Performs inspection and performance verification of the incoming/new class of equipment described above, prior to clinical use and performs needed corrective maintenance and calibration of equipment as required, responding to telephone or direct requests for service from equipment users.
- Accurately and completely documents result of all maintenance, inspections and other activities performed, according to department's policies and procedures.
- Instructs clinical users in proper operation, safety and routine care of biomedical instrumentation.
- Assists Biomedical Equipment Specialist II and Biomedical Engineering Imaging Specialist with specific repairs or projects as knowledge and skills permit.
- Interacts and communicates effectively with supervisors, other department staff, clinical users, vendors and outside technical support and service representatives.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
Qualifications:
- Vocational/Technical Diploma in electronics technology, or extensive high school electronics background combined with previous work experience required or
- On-the-Job Training Military electronics training and applicable work experience, either in the military or follow-on employment required.
- 1-2 years at least 2 years of work experience performing the functions described required.
- Hospital experience is not mandatory if the applicant has worked in the electronics or technology field, performing similar technical work to that described preferred.
- Certified Biomedical Technician (CBET)-AAMI AAMI BMET Certification preferred and
- Factory training on specific types of equipment to be maintained is also desirable, as applicable to GUH preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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