At Houston Methodist the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) II position is responsible for providing technical support for general medical equipment physiological monitoring surgical equipment and conduct safety inspections for the organization and meet regulatory guidelines through the analysis maintenance calibration installation and upgrades on assigned medical and other electronic equipment. This position works under limited supervision of a BMET Lead or Clinical Engineer conducting work providing records and maintaining a database of scheduled maintenance corrective maintenance and safety testing in accordance with manufacturer regulatory and department guidelines.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Listens to feedback and input carefully demonstrating attention to others and acknowledging and listening to different perspectives in a group. Communicates effectively with customers to contribute to the quality of the work environment by obtaining access to equipment and resolving equipment issues. Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity equity and inclusion principles. Uses peertopeer accountability to contribute towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Works with hospital departments and communicates the status of repairs and ensures minimal equipment downtime. Utilizes tools and test equipment appropriately. Keeps an inventory of assigned tools and test equipment. Supports medical equipment prepurchase evaluations that are consistent with knowledge and experience at the request of the Clinical Engineer. Coordinates outside support activities with vendors and clients to obtain completion of equipment support activity and ensures all activities are documented. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Documents all equipment support activities performed in database completely accurately and on time as per established guidelines. Conducts basic analysis troubleshooting and patient medical equipment repair. Independently completes portions of projects or equipment installations as assigned. Prioritizes work activities and maintains set timelines as necessary to optimize response time. Consistently meets regulatory and department guidelines such as PM compliance for assigned medical equipment at a minimum of 95% and life support equipment at 100% each month. Consistently meets departmental goal for Open Service Report Average. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Consistently meets productivity goal of 75% of worked hours documented in the appropriate system. Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Selfmotivated to independently to manage time effectively minimizing incidental overtime to meet established department guidelines and prioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers as needed. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Evaluates and recommends new ideas that improve medical equipment quality safety and service. (EF) Provides nursing inservices on equipment operational issues to reduce Use Errors while improving patient quality of care. (EF) Seeks opportunities to identify selfdevelopment needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. (EF) This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION Associate Degree in Biomedical Technology (BMET) Electronics Engineering or related field OR successful completion of Military BMET training WORK EXPERIENCE Three years of experience in maintaining electronics or electromechanical equipment or two years maintaining medical equipment LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED N/A KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Effective knowledge of basic computer hardware and software use Knowledge of regulatory agency standards and practices Skilled in the use of standard test equipment and tools use for the maintenance of clinical equipment Demonstrates solid technical skills in analyzing calibrating and installing assigned medical equipment Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory guidelines and hospital policies and procedures that govern Biomed equipment support activities Demonstrates high service standards such as responding in a timely manner to customer requests and identifying and anticipating customer requirements expectations and needs SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes Other (department approved) No ONCALL* *Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* Yes TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.
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