Memorial Hermann

Biomedical Technician

Posted on: 12 Apr 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

At Memorial Hermann, were about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Purpose of the Biomedical Engineering Technician III position is to provide technical & On-Call support on the analysis, maintenance, calibration, installation, and upgrades on assigned medical equipment and conduct safety inspections for the institution and to meet regulatory guidelines.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in related field orequivalent Military Education

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

* Five (5) years of experience repairing and maintaining biomedical equipment
* Moderate Knowledge of Computer networking and programming
* Moderate Knowledge of Computer hardware and software to include Microsoft Office Suite
* Moderate Knowledge of Industry standards and regulations
* Must have physical strength, proper coordination, and motor skills to perform assigned tasks
* Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

* Consistently meets regulatory and department guidelines through PM completion for medical equipment at 95% or above, and Life support and Critical equipment at 100% for each month.
* Consistently meets departmental goal for Open Repair Work Order Average to be less than 5 days.
* Consistently meets productivity goal of 85% of worked hours are documented in the database.
* Provides maintenance & technical support for assigned medical equipment including but not limited to Anesthesia Machines, Ventilators, Image Processing Units, Video Integration Equipment, Surgical Tables, Surgical Lights, Lab Equipment, & etc.
* Manages time effectively to meet established department guidelines and not exceed department over time limit each month.
* Coordinates outside support activities with vendors and clients to obtain completion of equipment support activity and ensures all activities are documented.
* Maintains safe and clean workplace environment. Demonstrates knowledge and behaviors related to environmental, employee, or patient safety requirements.
* Participates in Annual Technical Competency to establish future training needs.
* Coordinates Nursing In-service on equipment operational issues to reduce Operator Errors while improving patient quality of care.
* Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors, and adheres to all Memorial Herman policies, procedures, and standard budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
* Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory continuing and skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization, serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
* Other duties as assigned.

Memorial Hermann

Houston, TX

At Memorial Hermann, we're all about advancing health. Yours.  It begins by redefining healthcare. That means bringing together all aspects of the health system - care delivery, physicians and health solutions to create a truly integrated health system.  Our 5,500 affiliated physicians and more than 26,000 employees practice evidence-based medicine with a relentless focus on quality and patient safety. Our efforts continue to result in national awards and recognition.

One of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.  We offer leading-edge diagnostic technologies and treatment techniques as well as Houston's first health information exchange that shares vital patient data among care providers, helping  to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.

Our Memorial Hermann Physician Network, MHMD, comprises physicians from Memorial Hermann Medical Group, UTHealth and private physicians and specialists. Memorial Hermann Health Solutions' subsidiaries offer comprehensive, integrated health solutions that deliver quality benefits while helping to contain costs. We've proudly served this community for more than 105 years, and contribute some $451 million annually through school-based health centers and other programs. Because at Memorial Hermann, the health of our community is always at the center of what we do.

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