Biomedical Tech III

JOB SUMMARY:

Biomedical Equipment Technician III’s act as technical specialists. Biomedical Equipment Technicians at this level perform all duties and responsibilities of a Biomedical Equipment Technician II as well as consistently perform a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of a diverse range of clinical equipment based on risk level, cost, and equipment complexity including life support equipment.

Biomedical Equipment Technicians at this level serve as a resource to UCSF Healthcare and Academic Research System employees in the proper operation and maintenance of clinical and/or laboratory equipment. They notify user departments regarding status of repairs, assist departments in obtaining loaner or replacement equipment and works with departments to ensure that all incoming clinical equipment is inspected per department policy. Report all patient safety issues to supervisor or manager and assist with correction of issue as required. Assist in identifying and recommending replacement of equipment that is obsolete, has extensive repair history, or has identified safety issues. Conducts evaluations of equipment as required and participates in Device Incident Investigation process and provide follow up to management.

Biomedical Equipment Technician III’s are required to have a CBET certification, and demonstrate competencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CBET Certification
• Demonstrable  competencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education:
   1. Required:  

      1.  High School Diploma 

      2. Work requires a background in medical electronics

   2. Preferred:  

      1. Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology

2. Experience: Required:

   1. At least eight years of experience in applying biomedical and electronics principles in a medical center environment or an equivalent combination of work experience and education

      1. Broad range of factory training completed in the past five years spanning at least 75% of Clinical Engineering functional areas.

      2. Experience and demonstrable competencies in at least 75% of functional groups of Clinical Engineering.

3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required):
   1. Considerable knowledge in electronic circuitry
   2. Considerable knowledge in electronics troubleshooting
   3. Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawing of biomedical instrumentation
   4. Extensive maintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repair
   5. Ability to read color codes on wiring and electronic components
   6. Considerable knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology
   7. Experience and demonstrable  competencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering
   8. Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral communications
   9. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general public
   10. A working knowledge of e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applications
   11. Ability to take call as needed
   12. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
   13. Ability to function in a sterile environment
   14. Ability to independently work in all clinical areas of UCSF MedicalCenter 
   15. Ability to keep accurate records

 

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1. Perform a variety of routine and complex tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing modifications, troubleshooting and calibration of complex therapeutic, diagnostic, and life support biomedical instrumentation by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations

2. Assist in the ongoing support and customization of a systematic preventive maintenance program of biomedical instrumentation

3. Document the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions, purchase requisitions, and special requests as required in Clinical Engineering’s Equipment management database

4. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, service, and calibrate a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic devices by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations

5. Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions by making alterations (under the direction of department engineers), repairs or sub-system replacements to ensure that biomedical instrumentation and internal circuitry meet specified requirements; make necessary calculations for computing circuit elements necessary to adjust circuitry to specified requirements as instructed

6. Coordinate the work performed by service contactors to include maintenance, calibration, installation and verification of service documentation

7. Improve or design special test set ups to conduct functional checks of medical electronics test equipment

8. Provide technical assistance and instruction to UCSF Medical Center personnel in the operation and maintenance of biomedical instrumentation; provide recommendations regarding purchase of biomedical instrumentation and related accessories

9. Advise supervisor of all equipment deficiencies

10. Meets departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis

11. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor

12. Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization, and cost containment

13. Maintains good personal relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, and the general public

14. Provides mentoring and precepting of Biomedical Equipment Technicians levels I and II and may provide leadership in managing short-term projects

15. Maintains accurate and timely documentation

16. Maintains a clean and safe work place

17. Performs all duties related to this position as they are needed

18. Assists Supervisor in Developing and implementing a plan for professional growth

19. Overtime maybe required at times

20. On-call duty is available at the BMET III level

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Substantial experience with the Microsoft Office Suite to provide detail and summary equipment and maintenance reports as requested
2. Process and document all departmental shipping and receiving activities as they pertain to equipment maintenance.
3. Perform other duties as assigned

 

Percentage of Time Spent: 10%