JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, installation, calibration and fabrication duties relating to highly complex, sophisticated, specialized equipment and systems.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: standing, sitting, walking, stooping/bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground; squatting, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, carrying usual weight of 15 pounds; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive arm/hand motions; static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
• Frequent: gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
• Occasional: Pushing/pulling usual weight up to 10 pounds of force, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds up to 25 pounds
• Operates electronic test equipment, hand and power tools, various office equipment.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Both inside and outside.
• Exposure to high amounts of electrical currents, chemicals, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, and body fluids.
• Exposure to x-ray and laser radiation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Associate’s degree in Biomedical or Electronics Technology; or completion of the Department of Defense Biomedical Equipment Technician training program; or two (2) years training as a biomedical or electronic technician may be substituted for educational or training requirement.
OR
• Certified or Certified Eligible Biomedical Electronic Technician (CBMET) by Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
EXPERIENCE:
• In addition to the educational requirement, five (5) years work experience as a Biomedical Technician, preferably in an acute care facility.
• Experience as a lead person or practice in an area of specialized equipment.