Biomedical Engineer Tech

$110,822 - $124,800/Yr

Stanford Health Care - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Palo Alto, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) at Stanford Health Care plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between technology and patient care across various medical settings, including surgical and intensive care units, diagnostic and therapeutic treatment units, clinics, laboratories, and medical equipment distribution areas. Under general supervision, the BMET is responsible for supporting a wide array of medical devices utilized in an academic medical center, in alignment with the Clinical Technology & Biomedical Engineering Medical Equipment Management Plan. This position requires the technician to complete all assigned tasks while adhering to departmental performance standards, ensuring that patient care is not compromised by equipment issues. The BMET is expected to comply with the Department Technician Orientation & Training Competency Program and actively engage in continuous education and training to stay updated with the latest technologies and practices. A key aspect of the role involves documenting all scheduled and unscheduled work performed in the Clinical Technology & Biomedical Engineering inventory and maintenance database, ensuring accurate records are maintained. The technician must also follow all safety guidelines and infection control policies to protect themselves, patients, visitors, and fellow employees. In addition to routine responsibilities, the BMET may be required to provide weekend, holiday, and off-shift coverage, including emergency call-back support. This flexibility is essential to ensure that equipment is serviced promptly, especially when delays could adversely affect patient care. The technician will provide technical bedside support for both routine and emergency trouble calls, demonstrating the ability to assess priorities and escalate complex issues to appropriately trained staff. The role also requires adherence to the Hospital's Conflict of Interest policy, ensuring ethical standards are maintained in all interactions and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Department Technician Orientation & Training Competency Program and participate in continuous education and training.
• Demonstrate acceptance of patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, lifestyle, religious or cultural beliefs, or treatment.
• Document all scheduled and unscheduled work performed in the CT&BE inventory and maintenance database.
• Follow all SH&C/LPCH safety guidelines and infection control policies and procedures for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Handle hospital and department computer workstations, software packages, websites, and files with appropriate care and respect for copyrighted material.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding hospital business and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide weekend, holiday, and off-shift coverage, including call-back emergency coverage as needed.
• Provide technical support in handling specific logistical activities in defined support areas.
• Provide technical bedside support for routine and STAT/emergency trouble calls, assessing priorities and escalating complex tasks as necessary.
• Understand and adhere to the Hospital's Conflict of Interest policy.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve routine, specialized, and advanced technology problems.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Good dexterity and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate for the job.
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and related safety procedures.
• Knowledge of new technologies in the specific field and ability to stay updated on changes.
• Skill in repairing simple to complex medical devices, focusing on areas of greatest financial impact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $53.28 - $60.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for continuous education and training.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.