• Biomedical Equipment Specialist - Biomed (Big…

    Queen's Health System (Kamuela, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, installation, calibration and fabrication duties relating to highly complex, sophisticated, specialized equipment and systems.

    II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity.

    • Frequent: gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

    • Occasional: Pushing/pulling usual weight up to 10 pounds of force, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds up to 25 pounds, standing, sitting, walking, stooping/bending, walking on uneven ground; squatting, twisting body, carrying usual weight of 15 pounds; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive arm/hand motions.

    III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Both inside and outside.

    • Exposure to high amounts of electrical currents, chemicals, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, and body fluids.

    • Exposure to x-ray and laser radiation.

    IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

    • Associate’s degree in Biomedical or Electronics Technology; OR completion of the Department of Defense Biomedical Equipment Technician training program; OR two (2) years training as a biomedical or electronic technician; OR certified or certified eligible Biomedical Electronic Technician (CBMET) by Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).

    B. EXPERIENCE:

    • In addition to the education/certification and licensure requirement, five (5) years work experience in working on mechanical or electrical devices with at least two (2) years work experience as a Biomedical Technician, preferably in a comparable organization

    • Experience as a lead person or practice in an area of specialized equipment.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet