Medical Equipment Technician Job Description
Medical equipment technician
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Medical Equipment Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Communicates to supervisor the completion of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed
Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Miss
Primary responsibility is to provide technical support in handling specific logistical activities in defined support areas
Responsible for electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems repairs
Determining parts, supplies or tools needed to complete service requests
Repairing equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications all company, OSHA or other agencies’ policies related to asepsis
Other duties as related to the position
Other duties as related to the Service Technician III position
Ability to lift/push heavy objects from 75 lbs
Accurately records information regarding daily transport requests, department user group complaints and employees reporting off from work on appropriate logs
Medical Equipment Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Medical Equipment Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, MCP, EMT, CDL
Education for Medical Equipment Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the medical equipment technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Military, Applied Science, Electronics, Associates, Medical, Electronic Technology, Applied Sciences, Education, Technical, Technology
Skills for Medical Equipment Technician
Desired skills for medical equipment technician include:
Computers and networking
State and Federal regulatory requirements
Current standards
Rental and retail products sold at the location
Computer systems and software used in functional area
Computerized systems: recordkeeping
Electrical theory and related safety procedures
New technologies and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes
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Timekeeping
Desired experience for medical equipment technician includes:
Familiar with the setup and application of test equipment (electrical safety analyzer, digital multi-meter, patient simulator)
Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, emergency off-hours as required
Able to dialogue with clinical staff on the topics of equipment features, functionality
Understands and uses effective conflict resolution skills, , identifies and resolves service concerns, discrepancies and disagreements
Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk
Qualified candidates must be 18 years or older with current automobile insurance and applicable state’s driver’s license and a clean driving record
Medical Equipment Technician Examples
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Medical Equipment Technician Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of medical equipment technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for medical equipment technician
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the department's inventory and receiving modules by inspecting and verifying the accuracy of all inbound/outbound equipment
- Ensure returned product, equipment totes, and pallets are picked up and returned daily to the designated areas in warehouse
- Manage all medical equipment to ensure proper maintenance by performing quality control checks, preventative maintenance, cleaning/sterilization techniques, and delivery/pickup preparation when servicing facilities
- Manage dispatch operations for the dispatch of medical specialty equipment, arrange transportation of specialty equipment between hospitals and track inventory closely
- Perform telephone communication responsibilities in a professional and courteous manner
- Provide consultation to healthcare professionals (administration, nursing/medical staff, ) regarding implementation, application, operational and training on all standard and specialty medical equipment
- Provide superior customer service by communicating clearly, professionally and timely during all interactions (internally and externally) with customers, hospital personnel, patients, and visitors
- Schedules and performs all routine and preventative maintenance of all equipment
- Reviews and maintains all technical guidelines, manuals, warranties and resources
- Provides instruction to staff on proper application and operation of equipment
Qualifications for medical equipment technician
- Experience with the operation and repair of medical equipment preferred
- Ability to work unsupervised in the field, exercising discretion and independent judgment
- The ideal Service Technician II candidate will possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of prior experience as a dental service technician or similar experience
- General computer proficiency, including knowledge of Windows-based programs, familiarity with networking, and experience with peripherals such as printers, backups, scanners, modems, and Category 5 cabling is preferred
- General mechanical aptitude with prior experience in the areas of computer repair, carpentry, plumbing, heating, electricity, and/or electronics is also beneficial
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Medical Equipment Technician Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of medical equipment technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for medical equipment technician
- Driving a 14 foot box truck
- Delivery/ pick up and installation of home medical equipment
- Instruction of home medical equipment use to caregivers and patients who are terminally ill
- On-call work hours are required
- Ensures equipment delivery to facility and appropriate users
- Tests, maintains, and cleans equipment to ensure proper functionality
- Repairs equipment in a timely manner
- Repairs and/or maintains basic medical equipment
- Inventories equipment
- Communicates with customers and hospital staff
Qualifications for medical equipment technician
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification is preferred
- The ideal Service Technician III candidate will possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of prior experience as a dental service technician or similar service experience
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or MCP certification is preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent and one year supply warehousing experience and/or experience driving a box truck
- Two years of experience in dispatching buses, taxis or Less-Than-Load (LTL) freight OR Bachelors Degree in a relevant/related field of study is required
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Medical Equipment Technician Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of medical equipment technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for medical equipment technician
- Utilize and follow proper technique in repackaging and/or staging of product for delivery to hospitals to ensure minimal product loss and damage
- Utilize system technology for up to date record keeping of all work activities into computerized maintenance management system
- Deliver product to hospitals operating 26' box trucks and maintaining all service records for SCM vehicles
- Monitor shuttle routes and responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner
- Log both routine and unusual information on the Daily Dispatcher Report
- Adhere to, know, and enforce all pertinent PA state policies and procedures that impact the Fleet Transportation Group
- Fill in as a driver as needed
- Knowledgeable about all safety, fire, evacuation, and disaster policies and procedures
- Work well in a team environment with a shared vision and common goals
- Schedule, establish and implement daily route to enhance customer satisfaction and manage delivery expenses
Qualifications for medical equipment technician
- Ability to communicate professionally with various user groups is required
- Ability to safely operate and drive a vehicle including a 26 box truck
- Ability to obtain DOT Medical Clearance Card
- Ability to work rotating shifts that include days, nights, weekends, holidays and on call rotations to support 24/7 operations
- Proficient computer skills as required to operate a Maintenance Management System and common office software including but not limited to MS Office, Excel, access and word
- May in the course of their duties have access to medications through distributions of supplies and parental solutions in secured areas
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Medical Equipment Technician Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of medical equipment technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for medical equipment technician
- Maintain competency on equipment, USDOT hazardous materials compliance, and company policy and procedures
- Implement USDOT requirements for delivery of hazardous materials transportation and FDA requirements for the distribution and tracking of medical oxygen
- Provides cost effective equipment inspection, maintenance, calibration and repair service on general biomedical equipment
- Inspects, cleans and tests general biomedical equipment for functionality, following approved written procedures
- Assists in patient handling equipment training as needed
- Adheres to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures
- Cleans, delivers, sets up, and picks up home medical equipment
- Works with patients, instructing on operation of equipment
- Works with little supervision to uphold and ensure quality care
- Routine and Reactive maintenance
Qualifications for medical equipment technician
- The ideal candidate Service Technician I will possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Technical training in the bio-medical or electronics field is preferred
- General computer proficiency, including knowledge of Windows-based programs and experience with peripherals such as printers, backups, scanners and modems is preferred
- Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist (BMET) - AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI)
- Basic electronics training from a junior college, military, or trade school, or graduation from a Biomedical Technologist program that includes medical equipment training
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in (electronics, mechanical engineering or biomedical equipment technology) or equivalent military training
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Medical Equipment Technician Job Description
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of medical equipment technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for medical equipment technician
- Provides delivery, pick up, repairs and maintenance of all types of home medical equipment and medical supplies
- Gather any needed customer or insurance information as required
- May collect money from customers for private pay charges as directed
- Provides on-call services as required by the company
- Monitors shipping, receiving and stocking of inventory
- Takes appropriate safety precautions and follows infection control guidelines
- Cleaning of dirty equipment
- This position is responsible for the durable set-up of medical equipment, and the on-going support with delivery of services to customers
- Completes accurate documentation required for each patient
- Participates in a regular on-call schedule, as home services must be available 24 hours a day
Qualifications for medical equipment technician
- Proficient with Clinical Engineering's medical device management system (AIMS)
- Ability to lead team building exercises
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technologist license (CBET) preferred
- Ability to read and understand blueprints preferred
- Must have a good driving record substantiated by the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Must have good communication skills and service-oriented approach