BIOMED ENG TECH 1 WHEELCHAIR

Job Summary

Calibrate, repair and perform preventative maintenance on electronic and electro-mechanical patient care medical equipment

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Essential

• Installs, inspects, repairs and calibrates and maintains biomedical equipment in-house and in the field
• Ensures safe operation and effective performance of equipment per manufacture guidelines or guidelines developed by department
• Regular collaboration with manufacturer to solve technical problems with biomedical devices
• Maintains written as well as electronic documentation in equipment specific records in accordance with all Joint Commission and MM, HCS, and WSS policies and standards
• Provide equipment related telephone support to staff and customers
• Provide intermittent and monthly reports relating to equipment management
• Communicates with purchasing staff on a daily basis to report repair part needs
• Take part in ongoing repair facility training
• Maintain a complete inventory of clear and legible up to date service manuals
• Coordinate the scheduling of equipment maintenance and servicing in-home patient equipment maintenance
• Contribute to process improvement endeavors in functional area(s) as determined by the supervisor
• Monitor WSS equipment and facilities to ensure proper operation and maintenance
• Attend and represent WSS at designated institutional activities
• Contribute to the resolution of patient and customer concerns
• Aid in the determination and maintenance of appropriate stock levels for equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Other Related Duties

• Complies with all University of Michigan and departmental standards and expectations.
• Supports the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and lean health care principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving and change processes.
• Participates in department committees and work teams as assigned inclusive of being a project or team lead.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• 0-3 years of experience in area of specialization
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate use of basic hand tools, as well as ability or willingness to learn new tools and power tools.
• Basic knowledge and experience of regulations affecting; safety, preventive maintenance procedures and repair/calibration techniques
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 100 lbs. without restriction.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Manual dexterity to perform required activity proficiently and safely.
• Ability to sit for an extended period of time; greater than four hours
• The employee will be able to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must comply with all Michigan Medicine Occupational Health requirements including annual flu immunization.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

• 3 years progressive knowledge of CRT equipment with ability to use tools and test equipment in this area
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  
  

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

All clinical and delivery staff carry out assignments in patient?s homes, health care institutions and HCS offices. Drives personal automobile to these various work site locations in all weather conditions on a regular basis.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work and/or difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibility of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.