Job Description
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department Clinical Technology Services
Job Family Professional
Work Shift Days (United States of America)
Summary Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the CTS Manager or Lead BMET.
Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
- Maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Perform PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines
- Perform Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements
- Notify equipment users and CTS Management of repair status and delays, as necessary
- Interact with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments
- Determine needs for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines
- Complete corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation
- Promote teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, works to accomplish team objectives and projects, and solicits feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member
- Continually improve processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
- Has authority (based on department guidelines) to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair of medical equipment. Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CTS Manager or Lead BMET
- Provide on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Work Experience: - High School graduate or equivalent required
- Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of Biomedical Electronics, Electronic Technology preferred
Work Experience : - One to two-years' experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on electronic equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required : - Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair
- Understand personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard
- Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken
- Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition
- Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes
Physical Requirements : - Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk
- Ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities
- Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, blood borne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
- Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors
- Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors
- Must be able to carry or lift to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds
- Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time)
- Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties
- Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities
- Must be able to travel to the various CFVHS hospitals, subsidiaries, and/or offsite facilities
Required Licenses and Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work,