Biomedical Technician III, Clinical Engineering – Evening Shift – Long Island

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Biomedical Technician III, Clinical Engineering – Evening Shift – Long Island.

In this role, the successful candidate under minimal supervision is responsible for installing inspecting and performing both corrective and preventive maintenance on all levels of Patient Care Diagnostic Monitoring Surgical and Therapeutic PCDMST medical devices. The Incumbent is designated as shop repair technician/s and is also responsible for servicing devices that are located in but not limited to OR Surgical suites Anesthesia Respiratory and Critical Care areas. Also assists in performing maintenance duties in other hospital areas as needed. The position provides oversight to other technicians assigned to Preventative Maintenance and repairs. The incumbent is accountable for completing PM assignments per the Clinical Engineering Management Plan in assigned departments and/or facilities. The position requires a technician to serve as the liaison between assigned departments and facilities and the CE managerial staff. Typical equipment will include but is not limited to Anesthesia gas monitors Lasers Anesthesia Machines Ventilators Heart Lung Machines and Monitoring systems.

Job Responsibilities:

Records all service information on the appropriate maintenance checklists and properly “tags” the unit (as per department policies regarding documentation). Keeps the Clinical Engineering Director/Operations Manager informed on the current maintenance status of the devices. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment, based on the cause of the problem, may be required to provide service at the point of use. Typical equipment serviced will include but not be limited to Anesthesia gas monitors, Lasers, Anesthesia Machines, Ventilators, and Heart-Lung Machines. Keeps the user department and the Clinical Engineering managers informed of incomplete repairs and equipment waiting on parts or require further troubleshooting.

Install medical equipment in coordination with the user and Facilities Management departments. Participate in installing new patient systems by providing guidance related to expertise. Reinstall equipment in other areas or carts as determined by the user department’s needs. Assist manufacturer representatives in installations as needed.

Provide technical guidance and support to other biomedical technicians and assist the department’s management in overseeing biomedical technicians in PMs and repairs. Ensure that the Operations Manager and Director are kept aware of work progress and/or issues. Assist in training new and existing staff in the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance of devices in accordance with departmental procedures and policies.

Assists in the maintenance and repair of PCDMST devices under service contract. When repairs are needed, determine whether the equipment is covered by warranty or service contract. Notifies the Operations Manager of equipment requiring service that is under warranty or service contract by giving the Operations Manager the manufacturer’s name, model, serial number, CE number, and the problem with the device. Communicated as necessary with the manufacturer regarding the problem, assisted the service representative when responding to service calls, and troubleshot and repaired the device. Ensure that full operation inspection/PM is performed on the device before returning it to service.

Refers to department manuals for policies and procedures, equipment manuals, and test instrumentation usage instructions for inspections.

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all PCDMST devices owned and utilized by the Surgical Services, Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Respiratory Departments. Ensures that preventative maintenance is performed on time, with each device being inspected on the appropriate schedule. In collaboration with the Operations Manager, reviews and schedules the maintenance of medical devices to balance the workload throughout the year, avoiding peak periods or heavily loaded months. Carries out maintenance, testing, and calibration procedures per department protocol and / or manufacturer’s recommendations.

Attends all required work-related training

Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of medical instrumentation and is aware of clinical applications of equipment and how it is used on patients. Attend manufacturers’ seminars to gain more knowledge of instrumentation used by departmental policy.

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Electrical or Electronics Engineering/Technology. A minimum of 7 years of medical equipment repair experience working in Surgical and Critical Care areas. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
CBET Certification Networking Degree or Certification

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $91,153.68 – $102,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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