Kaiser Permanente - Clackamas, OR

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Clackamas, OR
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Biomedical Engineer I position at Kaiser Permanente involves supporting the acquisition, installation, calibration, maintenance, and decommissioning of medical equipment. This role is essential for ensuring the safety and functionality of medical devices, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing training to staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on specifications for purchases of new equipment and recommend replacement of obsolete or irreparable equipment.
  • Consult and collaborate with key stakeholders for the installation and deployment of medical equipment and systems.
  • Perform or coordinate assembly and installation of medical equipment, including electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, and networking.
  • Prepare periodic maintenance instructions for medical equipment and perform required safety inspections.
  • Assess medical equipment for compliance with HIPAA storage and security policies and complete documentation for maintenance management.
  • Directly perform or schedule preventive maintenance on medical equipment and document work performed.
  • Analyze and correct malfunctions on medical equipment systems using various diagnostic methods.
  • Perform remediation actions on medical equipment safety and recall hazard alerts.
  • Investigate medical equipment involved in patient and employee incidents and document findings.
  • Provide training and assign work orders to third-party service vendors and student trainees.
  • Perform or coordinate the decommissioning of medical equipment per established policies.
  • Assist with staff in-service education and cross-train new employees on test equipment and procedures.

Requirements

  • AAS degree in Biomedical Equipment Service Technology, Electronic Service Technology, or Computer Service Technology from an accredited program or military training in Biomedical Equipment training or Electronic Systems Support.
  • Proficient in the use of testing instruments, devices, simulators, and tools associated with servicing electronic equipment.
  • Mathematical ability, attention to detail, concentration, and alertness.
  • Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
  • Background servicing and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in customer service, interpersonal relations, adaptability, decision making, problem solving, project management, and teamwork.

Nice-to-haves

  • Minimum six (6) months experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment preferred.
  • Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Computer networking certification.
  • Background servicing medical equipment with emphasis on multi-manufacturer experience.
  • Experience servicing computer client-server systems.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
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