- Associates degree in Biomedical Engineering field or related technical field and three years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer, or Medical Equipment Repairer (OR) Completion of a military training program in biomedical equipment and three years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer or Medical Equipment Repairer (OR) Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering field or related technical field
- Florida driver's license may be required depending on job assignment.
- 1 year of experience in a healthcare biomedical engineering setting.
- 1 year of experience working in a high-stress environment, such as fixing failed medical equipment while being used in patient care.
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- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) is highly preferred.
- General knowledge of a wide range of sciences including, but not limited to, electronics (analog and digital), computer science/networking, mechanical engineering design, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, physiology, medical terminology, anatomy, optics, and biology to perform duties of a broad scope and nature on complex and sophisticated patient-related medical systems and sub-systems.
- Ability to perform testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving their interfaces and connections to information systems either directly or through the hospitals hardwired and wireless networks.
- Understanding of basic networking principles to resolve medical system communication issues including, but not limited to, node to server failures.
- General knowledge of codes and standards relevant to safe operation of medical instrumentation such as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ACHA, CAP, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), DNV, the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
- Skills in the use of all types of test and calibration equipment such as digital multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, digital oscilloscopes, pulse generators, and Local Area Network (LAN) analyzers in performing troubleshooting/repair and preventive maintenance activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Able to communicate effectively with clinical, technical and managerial staff.
- Knowledge of Spanish is helpful.
- Able to follow verbal, written, and diagrammatic instructions, solve complex problems, and file basic reports.
- Able to prioritize issues, provide guidance, coordinate, and escalate support services.
- Able to understand computer system concepts and how systems interface with each other.
- Knowledge in use of computers (e.g., Microsoft Windows), printers, databases, networks and/or ability to learn software applications.
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