Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Doctors Medical Center of Modesto hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Days

Job type: Full Time

Hours:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Biomedical Supervisor, the Biomedical Equipment Technician I provides and document preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of medical, mechanical, electrical, communication and electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

Position Accountabilities         
1. Inspects Biomedical equipment for proper operation and working condition.  Maintains routine records including documenting type and extent of equipment malfunction and preventive maintenance and inspections performed.
a. Confirms equipment meets operating and safety standards adopted by DMC and all local, State and National codes and standards.              

2. Performs preventive maintenance.  Calibrates, adjusts, lubricates devices and systems utilizing manufacturers recommendations and procedures.  Insures that an inventory of biomedical equipment, replacement parts, and standby equipment necessary to minimize disruptions of patient care is minimized.                    

3. Performs corrective maintenance.  Troubleshoots to identify defective components and assemblies.  Obtains and replaces parts required to restore equipment and systems.  Verifies equipment meets original manufacturer’s operating and performance standards.                    

4. Utilizes published information and experience to assist device users and maintainers in identifying limitations and capabilities of equipment.  Assists using departments in developing tasks required utilizing equipment safely and effectively.  Relates commonly occurring equipment related problems and correct emergency responses.                    

5. Monitors outside service vendors.  Observes and verifies all work including performance testing, preventive maintenance, and repair performed by manufacturers and service organizations meets DMC’s guidelines.  Ensure documentation is provided is timely, complete, and accurate.                    

6. Respond to phone and data entry orders.  Ensures all requests are responded to and completed in a timely manner to exceed expectations, suggests other improvements to system, and/or changes to improve service to the rest of the hospital.                    

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

8. Operates company vehicles in accordance with all applicable laws and company policies and procedures.                    

9. All other duties as assigned.                     

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Associate Degree or Equivalent in Electronics or Biomedical Technology preferred                

Minimum Experience/Skills: One-year experience in a hospital environment in the repair and maintenance of medical electronic instruments preferred but not required.                

License/Certificates/Credentials: Valid California Drivers License                

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing/walking
• Lift/position up to 100 lbs. Push/pull up to 100 lbs of force.
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity
• Adequate vocal pitch and volume
• Ability to move quickly       

Vision Requirements:  Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, adjust vision to bring objects into focus and to distinguish   different colors                

Working Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness)
• Emergency and crisis situations
• Subject to irregular hours
• Increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and bio-hazardous material

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Organization Description

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

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