Biomedical Engineer III

$94,182 - $94,182/Yr

Kaiser Permanente - Clackamas, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Clackamas, OR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Biomedical Engineer III position at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center involves overseeing the acquisition, installation, calibration, maintenance, and decommissioning of medical equipment. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the effective deployment of medical systems and compliance with safety standards. The engineer will also provide training, manage vendor relationships, and maintain documentation related to equipment performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Advise on specifications for purchases of new equipment and recommend replacements for 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, and software components.
• 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 incidents and document findings.
• Provide training and assign work orders to third-party service vendors and student trainees.
• Assist with staff in-service education and cross-train new employees on department procedures.
• Develop and implement a plan for professional growth and maintain current knowledge of advancing technology.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed in support of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience servicing medical equipment.
• 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.
• Drivers License required at hire.
• Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate (AAMI) required at hire from Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
• Proficient in the use of testing instruments, devices, simulators, and tools associated with servicing electronic equipment.
• Strong mathematical ability, attention to detail, and concentration skills.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Background in servicing and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in customer service, interpersonal relations, adaptability, decision making, problem solving, and project management.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Computer networking certification.
• Experience servicing medical equipment with emphasis on multi-manufacturer experience.
• Experience servicing computer client-server systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $45.28 per hour.
• Full-time employment with a standard 40-hour work week.
• Regular employee status with benefits associated with full-time positions.