Engineer Biomedical II - Seattle
Company: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Location: Spokane
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Clinical
Technology Manager and Lead Biomedical Engineer, perform duties
pertaining to acquisition, installation, calibration, corrective
repair, preventive maintenance and decommissioning of equipment.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Advises on specifications for purchases on new equipment and
recommends replacement of obsolete or irreparable equipment.
Provides new product evaluation as requested.
- Consults and collaborates with key stakeholders to prepare for
installation and deployment of medical equipment and systems,
including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, gas,
pneumatics, software, networking and integration to
data/information retention systems. Performs or coordinates
assembly and installation of medical equipment, including but not
limited to electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software,
networking and integration to data/information retention systems.
Prepares periodic maintenance instructions for medical equipment.
Performs required safety inspection and performance assurance on
new medical equipment. Assess medical equipment and systems for
compliance with HIPAA storage and security policies. Completes
documentation for entry into the centralized maintenance management
system. Completes and maintains system function, configuration and
support documentation.
- Directly performs or schedules with outside service vendors the
performance assessment and preventive maintenance on a variety of
equipment per established procedures. Documents work
performed.
- Analyzes and corrects malfunctions on a variety of medical
equipment systems. Analysis and corrective methods include but are
not limited to observation of front panel and controls;
interpretation of block and schematic diagrams; utilization of
appropriate test equipment; replacement of components, PC boards,
sub-systems and software; adjustment and restoration of network
connectivity and integration to data/information retention systems;
calibration and adjustment to manufacturers specifications; working
with clinical personnel to correct operator based problems;
documentation of work performed including that provided by outside
service.
- Performs or coordinates remediation action on medical equipment
safety and recall hazard alerts.
- Performs investigative evaluation of medical equipment involved
in patient and employee incidents / accidents. Documents findings
and reports as required.
- Provides training and assigns work orders to third party
service vendors and student trainees.
- Completes documentation of action taken in the centralized
maintenance management system.
- Performs or coordinates the decommissioning of medical
equipment per established policies.
- Assists, as required, with staff in-service education. Cross
train new employees on use on test equipment, department procedure,
and medical system support.
- Education - Develops and implements a plan for professional
growth. Maintains current with advancing technology, including
Kaiser provided training as required to perform duties.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as directed in support of the
need of the organization. Basic Qualifications: Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience servicing medical equipment
and CBET certification OR minimum four (4) years of experience
servicing medical equipment. Education
- AAS degree in Biomedical Equipment Service Technology,
Electronic Service Technology, or Computer Service Technology from
an accredited program or military training in Biomedical Equipment
training or Electronic Systems Support or a non-military tech
school diploma. License, Certification, Registration
- Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate (AAMI) required at
hire
- Driver's License (Washington) required at hire Additional
Requirements:
- Proficient in the use of testing instruments, devices,
simulators, and tools associated with servicing electronic
equipment.
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization,
prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.
- Reading, writing, and fluently speaking and, understanding
English.
- Background servicing and repairing electronic and
electromechanical equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the following areas:
Customer service, interpersonal relations, adaptability, change
management, decision making, oral communication, problem solving,
project management, quality management, results orientation,
teamwork, and written communication. Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Word, Excel and
Access.
- Computer networking certification.
- Background servicing medical equipment with emphasis on multi
manufacturer experience and years of service.
- Experience servicing computer client-server systems.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center, Spokane , Engineer Biomedical II - Seattle, Engineering , Spokane, Washington
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