Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Acts as primary repair resource and subject matter expert resource at the service / biomedical location. As a competent technical resource, will be expected to mentor technicians to improve the competency and value of our technicians. Expected to participate in business growth and productivity improvement initiatives.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Leads, instructs, and assists technicians on basic and complex repairs/resolution.

-Responds to equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluate, troubleshoot and correct problems up to and including those requiring novel solutions, involving unfamiliar equipment, expert diagnostic skills and having the highest level of acuity and complexity. Determiness need and implements removal and replacement of malfunctioning devices from service

-Uses data indicators to schedule workload, scheduled maintenance, improve operations, and identify system problems/trends.

-Performs repairs and calibrations on equipment.

-Performs preventative maintenance and electrical safety inspections of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.

-Installs and updates medical devices when required including those requiring software revision.

-Acts as first line resource for technician team members and helps to think through complex problems in an innovative manner. Performs repairs and calibrations with the highest degree of complexity or requiring expert diagnostic and repair skills.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Biomedical Technology preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
experience in working in Biomedical Equipment Technology 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide effective leadership for scheduling and technical operations coordination.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to perform advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving specialized test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
- Possesses a high level of understanding of electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
- Demonstrates a high degree of self-motivation and performs in a highly independent manner with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use computer-based tools at a high level, e.g., novel query of a database.
- Skilled at teaching other technical and clinical personnel.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Hybrid

 

100 Blossom Street

 

Pay Range

$36.19 - $52.67/Hourly

 

Grade

6

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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