Bio-Med Tech Phys Srvcs PRN

LifePoint Health - Winchester, TN

Full-time

Winchester, TN

Hospitals

About the position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is seeking a dedicated Bio-Med Tech to join our team on a PRN (per diem) basis. This position is crucial for ensuring the proper functioning of medical equipment and support systems used in healthcare delivery. Under minimal supervision, the Bio-Med Tech will provide expert-level experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment. The role involves executing professional-level inventory assessments and audits, as well as preventive maintenance of clinical equipment. The Bio-Med Tech will also be responsible for providing remedial corrective maintenance and maintaining thorough documentation of all service tests and maintenance performed on clinical equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment, with a minimum of four years of related experience preferred. The position requires the ability to repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems. Additionally, the Bio-Med Tech will assign routine repairs, inspections, and installations to subordinates, observing their performance to ensure quality and safety standards are met. Preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems will also be a key responsibility, along with monitoring the completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors. In this role, the Bio-Med Tech may supervise and instruct biomedical equipment maintenance personnel in the safe use, application, testing, and preventive maintenance of all types of clinical equipment technologies and systems. The position may also involve providing operational leadership to personnel and potentially serving as a temporary site manager in the absence of the Director or Supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a healthcare environment that values expertise and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Execute professional-level inventory assessments and audits of medical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
• Provide remedial corrective maintenance and maintain documentation of all service tests and maintenance performed on clinical equipment.
• Assign routine repairs, inspections, and installations to subordinates and observe their performance.
• Review outcomes of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations for improvements.
• Supervise and instruct biomedical equipment maintenance personnel in the safe use and application of clinical equipment technologies and systems.
• Provide operational leadership to personnel and serve as temporary site manager in the absence of the Director/Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in electronics or biomedical equipment technology preferred.
• Minimum of four years of related experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment preferred.
• Ability to repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in supervising and instructing maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of electrical safety testing procedures.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance protocols for clinical equipment.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for PRN positions.
• Opportunity to work in a Joint Commission accredited hospital.
• Access to a supportive team environment.