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Biweekly Hours:** **80.00

Shift:** **M-F 7:30am 4 pm

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Provides advanced support services to a varying range of specialty medical equipment and related systems for departments throughout The MetroHealth System with a focus on highly technical, complex, and sophisticated equipment. Interacts with department staff and management in assigned departments as needed to identify and reduce operator errors, equipment failures, down time, and costs. Performs specialized service activities in a highly stressful environment and often on tight timelines. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required:

Meets one of the following:

• Associate Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology.

• Completion of a Biomedical Engineering certification program.

• Equivalent military training pertaining to Biomedical Engineering.

• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below.

Currently a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) or the International Certification Commission for Clinical Engineering and Biomedical Technology (ICC), or obtains within 24 months of hire.

Meets one of the following:

• 3 years of verifiable experience as a Biomedical Engineer for a hospital or healthcare organization.

• 5 years of verifiable experience as a Biomedical Engineer for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or as a Field Service Engineer in the medical equipment industry.

Experience in at least one specialized area (e.g., Cath Lab, Anesthesia, Surgery, Respiratory, etc.), and strong experience with general biomedical electronics, equipment, and procedures.

Knowledge of all test equipment likely to be used in the calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and repair of specialized and complex diagnostic and therapeutic devices and systems.

Knowledge of applicable local and federal regulations pertaining to diagnostic and therapeutic devices and systems.

Possess a current, valid Driver’s License for the State of Ohio.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong technical acumen.

Ability to think and work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to perform under stressful and/or difficult circumstances.

Ability to work an on-call rotational schedule, including weekends and non-standard hours.

Willing and able to be flexible and provide coverage based on operational needs.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology.

CBET through the AAMI or ICC.

Experience in multiple specialty areas.

Physical Requirements:

May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.

May need to sit or stand for extended periods.

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.

Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.

Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.

Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.

Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.