Medical Equipment Specialist

1 month ago

Germantown, Maryland, United States Trinity Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Equipment Specialist to join our team at Trinity Health. As a key member of our Clinical Engineering department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective operation of medical equipment throughout our facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Clinical Engineering Manager in planning, developing, and implementing the medical equipment management program, utilizing an equipment life cycle approach.
  • Coordinate planned and corrective maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, operational cost effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and resource utilization.
  • Support and foster team building within the local and corporate clinical engineering team.
  • Provide Planned Maintenance (PM) safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine, and emergency service to general and various specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and support medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager.
  • Analyze and prepare reports on program effectiveness and operating cost.
  • Assist in implementing the medical equipment management program utilizing an equipment life cycle approach, meeting target objectives and standards for program timeliness and quality.
  • Promote teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, while working to accomplish team objectives and projects, and by soliciting feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member and leader.
  • Perform PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment.
  • Monitor CE Department PM completion rates during each monthly scheduled cycle and report results to Clinical Engineering Manager.
  • Perform corrective maintenance procedures, including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other sciences, and document results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standard requirements.
  • Perform PM procedures using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry-acceptable processes and guidelines.
  • Notify equipment users and CE Manager of repair status or delays as necessary.
  • Interact with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.
  • Determine the need for replacement parts and supplies, select the most cost-effective source, and submit properly completed parts requests using established policies and guidelines.
  • Participate in various hospital committees as assigned, such as laser safety, risk management, and safety/EOC committees, as assigned by CE Manager.
  • Continually improve processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
  • Have authority (based on department guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment.
  • Recommend test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager.
  • Provide on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis as assigned.
  • Provide assistance and training to all Bio-Medical Equipment Techs as assigned.
  • Function as Clinical Engineering representative in the absence of the CE Manager.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested by CE Manager.
Requirements
  • Minimum of an Associate's of Applied Sciences Degree in a related field of medical electronics, electronic technology, or equivalent military-related training required.
  • CBET, CLET, or CRES certification preferred.
  • Five or more years of experience or equivalent performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment.
  • Must have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
  • Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field. Ability to train CE associates on use and application of test equipment.
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, EOC, FDA, and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repairs.
  • Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, and Clinical Engineering.
  • Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze, and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.
  • Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using a keyboard.
  • Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks, and document actions taken.
  • Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Maintain up-to-date understanding of The Joint Commission and NFPA standards as well as state and federal regulations.
  • Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device operations and safety functions.
Working Conditions

Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.

Possess ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions, and changing work priorities.

Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust, and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.

Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak.

Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.

Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.

Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds.

Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).

Maintains a safe working environment for self, other associates, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties.

Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.

Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.

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