Job Summary



Maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of a limited scope of biomedical equipment. Performs duties and established and recognized standards as adopted by the Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year Associate degree, military training, or academic work aligned with AAMI's Core Competencies for the Biomedical Equipment Technician, and a basic knowledge of mathematics, anatomy, physiology, biology, physics, chemistry, medical terminology, English, computer and networking peripherals, and professional skills.
• This entry level position typically requires 0-2 years of related experience and demonstration of the specific skills/experience listed below.

Specific Skills/Experience:

• Exhibits a basic understanding and can communicate the use of devices supported.
• Can provide basic support of acuity equipment for direct patient care.
• Is familiar with the operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.)
• Has minimal experience in their assigned clinical environment

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to learn from others on the job.
• Can teach some basic skills to new hires or interns.
• Possesses basic understanding and skills related to general electromechanical systems and devices.
• Has a basic understanding of both local and national public safety and regulatory issues.
• Able to solve basic front-line customer service issues.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of clinical equipment, radiological, laboratory and network medical systems.
• Has a basic understanding of project management terms and methods.