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Profile insights Find out how your skills align with the job descriptionSkills Do you have experience in HIPAA?YesNoEducation Do you have a Associate's degree?YesNo Job details Job type Full-time  Full job description JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: Completes all Preventive Maintenance and Safety checks as scheduled by the automated maintenance management system. Completes all reports, work orders, repairs and other departmental duties. The ability to train Bio-medical Technicians I. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CRITERIA A: Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community. Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs. Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks. Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm. Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care. Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipates information needs of customers. CRITERIA B: Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Practices diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department. Maintains accurate and reliable patient/organizational records. Maintains professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicates honesty and completely; behaves in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts. CRITERIA C: Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Uses accepted procedures and practices to complete assignments. Uses creative and proactive solutions to achieve objectives even when workload and demands are high. Adheres to high moral principles of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and fairness. Upholds the ethical standards of the organization. CRITERIA D: Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Optimizes talents, skills, and abilities in achieving excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Initiates or redesigns to continuously improve work processes. Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve approaches to work processes. Willingly participates in organization and/or department quality initiatives. CRITERIA E: Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Effectively manages time and resources Makes conscious effort to effectively utilize the resources of the organization — material, human, and financial. Consistently looks for and uses resource saving processes. CRITERIA F: Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Employee effectively communicates, demonstrates, coordinates and emphasizes patient and employee safety. Employee proactively reports errors, potential errors, injuries or potential injuries. Employee demonstrates departmental specific patient and employee safety standards at all times. Employee demonstrates the use of proper safety techniques, equipment and devices and follows safety policies, procedures and plans. JOB FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to: 1. Completes all assigned PM for the current month as time permits, and completes any outstanding PM checklist from prior months. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Performs all tests as described by work order or manufacture’s guidance. Maintain PM program. Accurately and thoroughly completes all documentation by departmental policy and procedures. 2. Assists with troubleshooting and repair of equipment. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Use test equipment and service manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Safety check all repaired equipment. Completes all required documentation as per the departmental policy and procedures. 3. Repairs and calibrates more complex patient care equipment. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Successfully and effectively uses test equipment and service manuals to inspect, troubleshot, and repair equipment. 4. Assists Biomedical and train Technician I with repair of equipment. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Provides assistance and technical advice to Bio-medical Technician I to facilitate the timely repair of equipment. 5. Performs all other duties as assigned. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 3 to 6 years experience maintaining medical equipment. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 2 year associate degree in electronic technology, Bio-Medical technology or like programs. Associate degree in electronic technology or certificate from accredited biomedical technology course or equivalent knowledge, military training or experience. SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of medical electronic principles, schematics and theories. Works under limited supervision. HIPAA REQUIREMENTS: Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Patient demographics, patient related complaints, and information related to patient location. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, and monitoring clinical alarms.  View the full article

ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes keep air flowing through a patient’s airway, but some tubes may be smaller in diameter than expected. View the full article

Profile insights Find out how your skills align with the job descriptionLicenses Do you have a valid Driver's License license?YesNoSkills Do you have experience in Writing skills?YesNoEducation Do you have a High school diploma or GED?YesNo Job details Job type Full-time Shift and schedule Overtime Monday to Friday  Full job description Job Title: Equipment Technician Schedule: Monday Friday, 1:30 PM 10:00 PM PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY Under direction of the QAPI Coordinator, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BET) is responsible for ensuring that all Collections equipment is available for use and in accordance with the manufacturer specifications, is clean and operational for daily use. This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of equipment, including specific medical laboratory and industrial equipment. This position effectively manages equipment and equipment files by documenting all critical activities accurately and timely and assists in controlling costs. The BET uses meticulous and logical record management of existing management systems. This position assists with the management of critical equipment files, properly files and labels equipment and equipment files for storage and communicates and assists with departmental needs. The BET may perform training and/ or assist with on-the-job development of new hire employees and incumbent staff as requested. This position requires the ability to work overtime and/or float to other areas, as needed. Regular full-time attendance is required during normal working hours. EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology; or technical training school, preferred EXPERIENCE 1 year of experience with equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, record management, and equipment repairs, or a combination of an Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Technology and hands-on experience (to be considered toward meeting the one-year requirement) Must possess a valid drivers license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and meet all CBC driver guidelines SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of electronic and mechanical equipment Ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair Ability to inspect, test, and diagnose faulty equipment Ability to carry out preventative maintenance and servicing Ability to prioritize tasks for document review, paying attention to detail, completeness, accuracy, grammar and writing Strong communication skills Excellent computer skills Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently Carter BloodCare is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Carter BloodCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an employees or applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic, and veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements, Carter BloodCare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Carter BloodCare is a Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.  View the full article

Profile insights Find out how your skills align with the job descriptionLicenses Do you have a valid LVN license?YesNoCertifications Do you have a valid CRNA certification?YesNoSkills Do you have experience in Writing skills?YesNoEducation Do you have a Associate's degree?YesNo Job details Pay $40.00 - $42.75 an hour Job type Full-time Encouraged to apply Military encouraged  Benefits Pulled from the full job description401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Show morechevron down Full job description Overview: Location: Nellis AFB Pay: $40/HR SUMMARY. Installs, inspects, repairs, calibrates, and modifies biomedical equipment and support systems. Advises staff and other agencies on operation theory, underlying physiological principles, and safe clinical application of biomedical equipment. Provides technology management and equipment repair/calibration support for the medical treatment facility. The position assesses and evaluates the condition of in-use medical equipment for maintenance, upgrade, or replace recommendations. Benefits: PTO, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan Responsibilities: 3.1 Test and calibrate components using manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, hand tools, power tools and measuring devices. 3.2 Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment. 3.3 Inspect and test malfunctioning medical and related equipment following manufacturers' specifications, using test and analysis instruments. 3.4 Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair and replace defective parts such as motors, transformers, and circuit boards. 3.5 Perform preventive maintenance or service such as cleaning, lubricating and adjusting equipment in accordance with OEM specifications. 3.6 Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition in accordance with regulations. 3.7 Examine medical equipment and facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment, to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards. Ensures compliance with safety regulations and policies. 3.8 Study technical manuals and attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge. 3.9 Provide training to medical staff by explaining and demonstrating correct operation and operator preventive maintenance of medical equipment. UNIQUE MILITARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS/PROCEDURES: 2.1 A valid driver’s license is required for the position in order to obtain authorization to drive a government motor vehicle to service medical equipment that may be located in other buildings Qualifications: 1.1 Mandatory knowledge and skills. 1.1.1 Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to represent the organization in a professional manner. 1.1.2 Knowledge of and skills in applying a wide range of specialized methods, principles, and techniques of electronics and complex medical system failures, recovery of systems, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to include hardware and software components. 1.1.3 Knowledge of a wide range of electronic principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems associated with complex medical systems/equipment; and of systems and component design, capabilities, configurations, limitations, and functional operation; and of various types of electronic logic. 1.1.4 Knowledge of Department of Defense, The Joint Commission, AAAHC, CAP, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, FDA and other regulations, procedures, and practices as it applies to biomedical equipment. 1.1.5 Skill in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions for different purposes. 1.1.6 Ability to maintain, repair, and test biomedical equipment in accordance with strict OEM technical compliance. Ability to solve technical and performance problems for highly complex electronic systems. Ability to trace electronics logic from one system to another. 1.1.7 Ability to use standard computers and software to enter and extract data to maintain records and document actions. 1.2 Education. An associate degree in biomedical equipment technology or engineering, or a current holder of a nationally recognized Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician certification. 1.3 Experience. 5 years’ experience in inspection, PM, calibration, and repair of medical equipment to include but not to: Defibrillators, infusion pumps, physiological monitors, ESU/ECU units. 1.4 Work Environment/Physical Requirements. Work will be accomplished in various departments of the medical treatment facility or logical extension of the facility (i.e., satellite clinic, health, and wellness centers). Work areas may include isolated wards and in contaminated areas where personal protected equipment is required. Occasionally work on live electrical wires, switches, and transformers of various voltage levels, exposing the worker to the possibility of shock, cuts, bruises, scrapes and serious burns. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation is possible, the contractor shall use appropriate safety procedures and devices as required by the Government. 1.5 Physical Requirements. The nature of the work requires moderate physical effort. The biomedical equipment technician frequently is required to lift, carry or otherwise, handle, items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) with occasional encounters involving items greater than 18 kilograms. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping and working in cramped and awkward positions for prolonged periods is required. In addition to health requirements in the contract, the individual must pass color vision test. 1.6. Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications using American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. Members must present proof of current certification(s) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more. We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service. Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEO Is The Law poster. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.  View the full article