Biomedical Technician II

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pursue a career in humankindness and put your specialized skills to work by joining our in-house Clinical Engineering team today! As our Lead Biomedical Technician (BMET) at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA, a part of the CommonSpirit Health network, you’ll support patient care by assuring important medical equipment is working properly and accurately. This role allows for health care teams to confidently leverage diagnostic equipment when needed because of the work you do through a combination of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and equipment repairs.

With minimal supervision this position provides assistance to the CE Manager in administering the daily operations of the shop. This position provides repair, incoming inspection, calibration and maintenance services to equipment in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the CE Manager, interacts daily with hospital department managers, equipment users, physicians, and administrative staff concerning service usage issues.
• Communicates daily with CE Manager and effectively handles all service emergencies.
• Provides coverage and support for CE Manager during manager’s absence if needed.
• Maintains life support equipment.
• Provides technical support and assistance to Clinical Engineering technicians.
• Repairs and maintains medical equipment under contract and performs BMET I and BMET II duties and functions as required.
• Maintains equipment repair records for medical equipment under contract.
• Assists in ordering of parts and supplies necessary for the servicing of medical equipment.
• Provides input to the CE Manager regarding new service opportunities within a location serviced by the Clinical Engineering Division.

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or related field, equivalent military education, graduate of technical program, or equivalent training validated through training certificates, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.  

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience servicing technical equipment.
• Preferred: One of: CBET, CRES, CLES, CHTM
• Valid Driver’s License required

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