Clinical Engineering Technician I

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for a Clinical Engineering Technician I to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

Under the general direction of the Clinical Engineering leadership team, the Clinical Engineering Technician I as an entry-level technician, maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the medical equipment management plan and all medical equipment policies and procedures, and manufacturer or alternative equipment maintenance (AEM) specifications. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, testing, maintenance, calibration and repair of a limited scope of medical equipment and systems

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Primary Duties:

• Responds to basic support requests. Diagnoses, resolves and closes issues involving basic medical equipment and systems according to service level guidelines. May be required to take part in on-call rotation, covering after-hours and weekends.

• Ensures that preventative maintenance is promptly performed accordingly to the established schedule. Makes daily rounds within the hospital to assure proper operation of medical equipment and corrects any deviations. Orders parts, receives, inventories, assembles, inspects, and tests equipment and documents results. Coordinates efforts with supervisor and/or experienced technicians as appropriate.

• Inspects and tests electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical medical and scientific equipment according to specific test procedures. Verifies equipment safety and accuracy for continued use. Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Ensures documentation is accurate, complete and timely. Provides monthly reports as needed.

• Provides clear, concise, and timely follow up with colleagues, ensuring they know the status of work being performed on their equipment. May provide technical in-service or instruction to facility staff in proper operation of patient care equipment on an as-needed basis. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Maintains department facilities, equipment and materials in a condition that promotes efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff.
• Reviews department/unit operations manual to ensure compliance with applicable Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, accepted Standards of Conduct, and the Corporate Compliance Program. Complies with all MedStar Health Policies and Procedures, Corporate Compliance Program Standards of Conduct, and all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Provides basic support of acuity equipment for direct patient care. Proactively suggests improvement ideas to simplify processes and assists in policy or procedure implementation.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree Biomedical equipment technology, electronics or related field or related military work/training in mechanical or electrical engineering or academic work or actual work experience aligned with AAMI's Core Competencies for the Biomedical Equipment Technician required.

• 1-2 years' experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment and systems with at least 1 year of repair and maintenance of advanced, specialty, highly sophisticated, or integrated medical equipment and systems required.

• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $26.083 - $39.372