Biomedical Equipment Technician 1, Variable Shifts, Full-Time, Days/Evenings, M-F (8:00am-4:30pm) (3

Jackson Health System

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Biomedical Engineering

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Variable Shifts, Full-Time, Days/Evenings, M-F (8:00am-4:30pm) (3:00pm-11:30pm)

Why Jackson

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure.

With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Biomedical Equipment Technician 1 performs skilled technical work in the repair and preventive maintenance of electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic and mechanical medical equipment. Performs all functions related to biomedical equipment, herein defined as clinical, surgical and diagnostic equipment used in the care of patients, and maintains accurate documentation of all services performed.

Responsibilities

• Tests, repairs, calibrates, and performs preventive maintenance procedures on complex medical equipment.
• Trouble shoots electronic circuits to the component level.
• Reads and interprets schematic diagrams, service manuals and wiring sketches, and works in the English and Metric system.
• Uses a wide variety of test instruments in performing trouble shooting and repair procedures.
• Applies knowledge of basic hand tools and effectively uses those tools.
• Recognizes occupational hazards and observes safety precautions.
• Effectively uses metal turning lathe, drill press, grinders, and other general machine tools and associated hand tools.
• Accurately documents all aspects of work performed and maintains equipment records.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
• Furthermore, as needed, travel via public transportation or personal vehicle to other JHS facilities to inspect/maintain/repair equipment.

Experience

Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.