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Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician provides and documents preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic biomedical equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

• Performs and documents biomedical equipment repairs as well as tests all new and repaired biomedical equipment before it is put into use.

• Performs and documents scheduled inspections and maintenance, as well as electrical safety tests of biomedical equipment necessary to maintain conformance to code requirements.

• Investigates and recommends remedial action on incidents involving biomedical equipment.

• Ensures that an inventory of biomedical equipment, replacement parts and standby equipment necessary to minimize disruption of patient care is maintained.

• Assists in training medical, nursing and paramedical staff in the safe use of biomedical equipment.

• Provides technical support on new and replacement biomedical equipment and reviews work performed by outside service vendors to ensure defined specifications are met and results are properly documented.

• Keeps abreast of current developments in biomedical equipment and systems, as required.

• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.

• Performs other related duties as required.