We're looking for a Biomedical Technician I, II or III to join our team! In this role, you'll provide patient equipment service and maintenance. The level III role has advanced specialty patient care equipment service and maintenance performance, advanced project management and leadership responsibilities. The BMET position has direct reporting responsibilities to the assigned affiliate Unity Point Clinical Engineer Site Manager or designated Supervisor.

Location- Onsite: St. Luke's Hosptial- Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What are team member vaccine requirements?
As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health - Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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What you'll do:

• Performs electrical safety testing and quality assurance inspections for all general medical devices.
• Must be able to understand and demonstrate required troubleshooting skills, decipher electronic schematics and use of service manual documentation.
• Must have general knowledge and understanding of PC's and required computer/network operating systems.
• Coordinates and performs both scheduled and emergency equipment repairs of general medical devices as assigned seeing them through to completion and return back to the clinical environment.
• Responsible for recording in the Clinical Engineering CMMS software database any assigned medical device service or maintenance event performed. All recordings are to be accurate and timely in manner to assure integrity of all CMMS archived medical device and staff work performance history.
• Adheres to assigned on-call rotations at assigned affiliate site and follows required availability and reporting to site as identified in the Clinical Engineering On-Call policy.
• Communicates and updates all clinical customers as to medical equipment service and maintenance events and device status to assure best delivery of care for all UPH affiliate patients.
• Provides education to clinical customers as to proper use and operation of medical equipment.

What you'll need:

Education:

• Preferred: Associates degree from an accredited biomedical, electronics technology program, military biomedical certification or equivalent.

Experience:

• BMET I -(Entry level) 0-2 years experience acquired through an accredited biomedical, electronics technology program or military biomedical certification.
• BMET II- 3+ years experience acquired through an accredited biomedical, electronics technology program or military biomedical certification.
• BMET III- 5+ years of on the job experience in addition to education acquired through an accredited biomedical, electronics technology program or military biomedical certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Excellent academic credentials with a track record of professional accomplishments, which demonstrate superior performance, leadership and vision.

* Possesses excellent written and verbal communications.

* Requires knowledge of federal healthcare laws and regulations.

* Ability to work as a team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.

* Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

* Performs effectively under high stress of continual demands and deadlines.

* Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks subject to frequent change.

* Ability to understand and deal effectively with problems and opportunities.

* Exercises sound judgment, seeking advice when appropriate.

* Ability to think, prepare and act objectively and analytically.

* Ability to interpret, analyze, evaluate and present data in an effective and understandable format.

* Ability to deal with people effectively and respond professionally in all situations.

* Works independently, takes initiative, and possesses good organizational abilities.

* Strong commitment to providing excellent service to internal and external customers.