BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN II at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Tampa, Florida

Position Highlights:

To perform tests, repairs, calibrations, inspections and preventive maintenance checks on various medical equipment used to diagnose, treat or rehabilitate patients, under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain department budget to include purchase orders and expenses.
• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate and inspect complex clinical equipment and instrumentation and systems including life-support equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices and systems.
• Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operations and maintenance.
• Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• May assist in or conduct in-service educational programs on use of equipment.
• Research and initiate orders for repair parts, working with the supervisor and/or TRC; demonstrate ability to second source parts.
• Individual will maintain good personal relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, vendors, manufacturers and general public.
• Individual will be expected to participate in meetings, seminars, training, workshops and conferences as required.
• Make recommendations to the Department Manager regarding service strategies on equipment; keep supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems with approval of supervisor.
• Maintain an orderly and functional work enviroment ensuring tools and test equipment are in good working order and calibrated on time.
• Maintain accurate inventory and documentation on all equipment, inspections and equipment repairs and failures.
• Will conduct in-service educational programs on use of equipment as needed.
• Provide mentoring to other biomedical equipment technicians.
• Maintain records and associated paperwork as required in timely fashion.
• Provide emergency on-call responsibilities as needed to all Company accounts.
• Research and initiate orders for repair parts, working within established budget parameters

Credentials and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of six (6) years experience as an Electronic Technician in a research laboratory, hospital and/or
  healthcare facility is required.
  • or
  • An Associates Degree with four (4) years exp as an Electronic Technician in research laboratory, hospital and/or healthcare facility may be considered
• Knowledge of electronic theory and skills in testing electronic equipment
• Knowledge of biomedical electrical and mechanical quantities, including blood pressure, ECG, etc. is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of electronic circuitry and technical aspects of the operation, repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.