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McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Biomedical Equipment Technician - BMET
Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician - BMET
Department: Clinical Engineering
Shift: Days
Daily Work Times: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80
Pay Range BMET: $25.56 to $30.93
Pay Range Senior BMET: $27.36 to $33.10
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Engineering Program Manager, responsible for the duties relating to the purchase operation, safety, maintenance, and quality assurance of patient care equipment as outlined by the Medical Equipment Plan and following organizational and departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the implementation of the Medical Equipment Management Plan that assesses and controls the risk of medical equipment and assures compliance of requirements of all regulating agencies. Equipment management includes the following:
·Maintains an accurate and up to date inventory of equipment
·Assures all equipment has inspection procedures for safety, performance and PM’s
·Perform pre-acceptance inspection of equipment prior to initial use
·Assures all equipment has a routine inspection schedule
·Performs routine inspections on equipment
·Assures all equipment has accurate and up to date service histories and statuses
2. Serves as liaison between the Clinical Engineering Department and the users of medical technology.
3. Performs pre-purchase evaluations on equipment as assigned to ensure equipment meets medical engineering requirements.
4. Maintains technical competency and remaining current on standards and regulations for medical equipment and its application.
5. Utilizes technical expertise to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
6. Performs general repair of equipment as assigned.
7. Maintains appropriate documentation as determined by the Clinical Engineering Manager.
8. Participates in Medical Center and/or departmental quality assessments and continuous quality improvement opportunities, goal setting, collection and evaluation of data, implementation of action plans, or related applications.
BMET Required Qualifications:
• Associates degree or equivalent in Biomedical Electronics or Electronics Engineering Technology
• Valid and current Michigan drivers license
BMET Preferred Qualifications:
• Two years of experience maintaining and repairing medical electronic equipment.
Senior BMET Required Qualifications:
• Associates degree or equivalent in Biomedical Electronics or Electronics Engineering Technology
• Certified Biomedical Electronics Technician (CBET) certification
• Valid and current Michigan drivers license
Senior BMET Preferred Qualifications:
• Two years of experience maintaining and repairing medical electronic equipment.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
