Biomed Tech I
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*Bonus available to new employees and may require previous work experience. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Responsible for the installation, calibration, testing, inspection, inventory assessment, preventive maintenance and repair of biomedical equipment throughout assigned facilities.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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Plant engineering oversees maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors through the installation, preventative maintenance and repair of building and grounds infrastructure and equipment.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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One (1) of the following required:
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Associate's degree with successful completion of an internship in biomed or electronics.
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Military training in electronics or biomed equipment and six (6) months experience.
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Equivalent combination of education and/or experience to any of the options above.
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NLH Plant Engineering:
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This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Ability to analyze, test, repair, calibrate, install and maintain electronic and electromechanical patient care devices and systems, including the associated use of test equipment, tools and diagnostic software.
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Working knowledge of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and fluidic fundamentals along with medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology as applied to the use of biomedical equipment.
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Ability to read and interpret various types of schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of devices and systems including color code conventions used in component and wiring marking.
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Knowledge of the relative logic of cause and effect relationships, general engineering principles and problem solving processes including the ability to learn from others through comprehending and following both oral and written instructions.
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Possess skills in operating computers and troubleshooting hardware and software problems, including a working knowledge of email, database, spreadsheet and word processing software and the ability to document and maintain accurate records.
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Skilled in basic soldering technique.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)WALK - INCLINE
CLIMB - STAIRS
CLIMB – LADDER
CLIMB – SCAFFOLDING
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
PULL (60 or more pounds force)
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
SQUAT Repetitive
KNEEL (on knees)
CRAWL (hands & knees)
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)
PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
SIT
STAND
WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
BEND FORWARD at waist
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
REACH - Forward
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PULL (20-40 pounds force)
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
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