BMET Specialist

Job Summary:

Maintains and assists in the management of medical equipment by installing, calibrating, repairing, and inspecting medical devices and solving complex technical problems in the field.

Performs routine functions up to and including the diagnosis and repair of complex technical problems. Manages and documents evaluations and installations of medical equipment. Develops technical procedures and makes departmental improvements. Identifies and solves integrated technology system problems. Teaches clinical and technical staff basic repair, trouble-shooting, and design. Is an expert and technical resource in two or more technical functions.

Responsibilities:

• Follows departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) procedures to inspect newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function. Attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to clinical devices. Acquires necessary information for accurate database inventory entry.
• Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required. Develops and revises testing protocols in cooperation with a clinical engineer.
• Responds to equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluates, troubleshoots, and corrects problems up to and including those requiring novel solutions and expert diagnostic skills. Works with manufacturer to correct high-level problems and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Identifies the need to remove and/or replace malfunctioning medical devices from service and implements accordingly.

Qualifications:

• AS in Biomedical Equipment Technology or equivalent level of education or experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a technically-related field or current Biomedical Engineering Technician certification (CBET).
• Minimum of eight years experience in Biomedical Equipment Technology in a hospital setting.
• Must have a very high level of competence in repair of mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and/or computer medical technology to sufficiently diagnose and repair devices and systems.
• Sufficient technical points that demonstrate technical proficiency to the level that meets Master BMET standards.

Work Environment:

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.