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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary:
The Biomed Tech will maintain and repair medical center equipment in accordance with medical center practices, regulatory and other governing agencies.
Experience/Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED RequiredManufacturer training on any equipment presently owned by Riverside Medical Center is preferred.License or Certification Requirements:
CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) or CCE (Certified Clinical Engineer) preferred.
Responsibilities:
Assists in the management of equipment to ensure that all state, federal and manufacturers' standards are followed and in compliance.Document equipment including inventories, repair histories, testing procedures, training, etc.Follows policies and procedures.Maintain accurate documentation.Maintain and repair assigned medical equipment.Perform operational safety tests on equipment in assigned areas.Proper use and maintenance of all medical and electronic equipment.Recommends to manager for equipment replacement and budgeting considerations.Test and calibrate equipment so it is safe to use on patients.Testing procedures written and kept current for all assigned equipment.Work orders filled out for time accounting and equipment historical information.
Education:
Essential:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: General cleaning solvents, dependent on equipment being serviced.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Techs work on suction equipment, lab, urinalysis equipment, blood gas, centrifuges, and co-oximeters.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Techs may have to enter rooms of patients to assist nurse with equipment problems.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate during presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, communication with staff.
Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, read information to input into computer and check computer screen for accuracy.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings, alarms and listening to visitor/employee concerns.
Touch: Needed to write, computer entry, filing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 50%
Twist: 0%
Stand: 25%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 23%
Kneel: 2%
Lift: 2%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 1%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs: Occasionally
Over 100 lbs: Occasionally
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Assembly and disassembly of equipment, removal of equipment from wall mount or cabinetry for repair-5' waist to shoulder height. Lift and/or carry equipment for repair, lift equipment to and from cart, install new equipment and carry tools to and from repair site, 5-10' waist to above shoulder height.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 180
Twist: 5
Stand: 180
Crawl: 5
Walk: 15
Kneel: 15
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 5
Climb: 5
Bend: 5
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 200# occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Working with electronic components.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: If working on equipment that has foot controls, they must be tested for proper operation.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors, Dust, Gas
Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation, Other - When working on electrical/electronic components, they may overheat, exposing to mechanical or electrical failure. Working on x-ray equipment for exposure to radiation and chemical exposure.
Protective Clothing Required: Eyeglasses, gloves and masks provided.