Kaiser Permanente - Oakland, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Biomedical Engineer plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by planning, training others, and ensuring the installation, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated medical equipment and systems that are essential for the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of various biomedical equipment and systems, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other engineering specialties and external partners. The engineer will be responsible for performing all phases of scheduled and corrective repairs, ensuring that all equipment is compliant with safety standards and operational requirements. In this role, the Biomedical Engineer will work under the supervision of a manager or designee, conducting pre-issue and asset accounting, as well as the installation and de-installation of medical equipment as needed. Regular inspections, maintenance, and electrical safety tests will be performed to ensure that all biomedical equipment is functioning correctly and safely. Documentation of all inspections, maintenance, and tests is a critical responsibility, ensuring that all work performed is recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Collaboration is key in this position, as the engineer will work closely with other biomedical engineers specializing in various fields such as Instrumentation, X-Ray, CT/MR, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Clinical Laboratory, and more. The role also requires frequent travel to provide service support across different sites, attend technical training, and respond to emergency service calls. The engineer must be prepared to work after hours and be part of an on-call schedule to address urgent needs as they arise. Communication devices will be provided to ensure constant connectivity during duty hours.