• Location: Allentown, PA
• Type: Contract
• Job #81032

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Biomedical Technician
 
Location: Allentown, PA 18101
Position: Biomedical Technician
 Pay Rate: $43/hr 
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift:  7a-3:30p Monday – Friday
 

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides a basic level of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies specific to the OR.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload for assigned equipment to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time.
• Performs database management functions with regard to maintaining accurate device control records and entering complete and accurate scheduled and non-scheduled work-order data.
• Evaluates the extent/source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment uptime.
• Identifies and obtains parts, supplies, and other technical resource materials required to service, maintain, test, and repair equipment at the lowest possible cost.
• Performs repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment.
• Provides in-service training to other clinical engineering service technicians.
• Assists with, evaluates, and monitors the work performed by outside service providers.
• Attends vendor sponsored technical training service schools.
• Participates in continuous performance improvement initiatives where related to medical equipment use.
• Participates in new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations.
• Prioritizes scheduled maintenance in accordance with medical equipment maintenance management policy.
• Responds to requests for maintenance services from equipment users; performs initial assessment, problem verification, and troubleshooting.
• Reviews FDA, ECRI, manufacturer, and/or other device recall and problem notification sources to verify if any of the covered equipment falls within the problem equipment listings.
• Reviews Incident Reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse and takes actions to ensure patient safety.
• Periodically conform to a flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis.
• Participates in on-call rotation and upgrade support
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ Years OR/Anesthesia equipment experience
• Medical equipment maintenance experience

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED – REQUIRED
• Associate’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields – PREFERRED
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic and test equipment, quality assurance procedures, and preventive maintenance procedures. **OR/Anesthesia related experience required.**
• Knowledge of source, use, and applications of alternative parts providers as related to electronic or electromechanical equipment. OR related experience required.
• Knowledge of computer software-based work order tracking systems.
• Ability to use vendor-supplied service documentation, technical manuals, and general electronics industry parts specification materials in order to test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair assigned equipment and related systems.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and to be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• Effectively deals with multiple and changing priorities.
• Must be able to visit multiple business locations. (Dependent on employment location)

Licenses and Certifications

• DL – Driver's License
   

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs, push/pull up to 140 lbs, carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.
   

Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
 
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
 
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
 
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!