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Biomedical Engineering TechnicianEssential Job FunctionsPerforms all aspects of Biomedical Engineering with responsibilities for: Inspection, calibration, preventive maintenance, performance assurance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, modification, installations, and documentation on the following equipment, but not limited to.Defibrillators, ECG Patient Monitors, Telemetry UnitsElectrocardiographs, Electrosurgical Units, External PacemakersGeneral Misc. Patient Care Equipment, Hypo/Hyperthermia Units, Infant IncubatorsInfant Warmers, Infusion Pumps, Isolated Power Systems, Oxygen AnalyzersPressure Transducers, Audiovisual Equipment, Blood WarmersCentrifuges, Electric Beds, Fetal MonitorsMedical Gas Alarms, Intermittent Suction Units, ThermometersLab Equipment, Misc. Dental Equipment, Misc. Environmental Service EquipmentNerve Stimulators, Nutrition Pumps, Respiratory Equipment, Vital Signs MonitorsVarious other equipment--as assignedMust support other activities related to equipment, such as electrical safety in-services, pre-purchase evaluations, user department training literature review, service contracts, device recalls and parts ordering.Must provide support services for equipment at Independence Health System Medcare units.Repair other electronic/electrical hospital equipment which includes the following: Nurse Call systems.Knowledge of computer networking for medical device integration to the Independence Health EMR network is encouraged (but not required).Other duties as assigned.Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]Required Qualifications/ExperienceAssociate Degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Computer/ IT Information Technology.OR two (2) year trade school with valid electronic certification with three (3) years of electronic experience.Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment and knowledge of legal aspects in the Biomedical Engineering field.Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.Preferred Qualifications/ExperienceCertified by A.A.M.I. (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.License, Certification & ClearancesAct 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police systemValid Driver's License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state's driver license department is required).Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).Travel may be expected locally between System locations.Equal Employment OpportunityIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.DisclaimerThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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