BMET Job Description
BMET
provides consultation to administration, nursing, and medical staff regarding operational, training, application and technological advancements of medical instrumentation.
BMET Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective BMET job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included BMET job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform functional testing, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of basic to complex biomedical instrumentation throughout the hospital
Requisitioning service parts and spares for corrective maintenance or stock replenishment
All equipment maintenance is completed in accordance with hazards, safety and infection control, electrical safety, codes, standards, regulations and regulatory standard agencies
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment included on BMET Entry and BMET I Checklists
Performs repairs, installations and calibrations on equipment included on BMET Entry and BMET I Checklists
Demonstrates knowledge of and understands clinical application of equipment included on BMET Entry and BMET I Checklists
Able to apply training received from mentor, technical experts or OEMs so that the spectrum of equipment serviced is broadened and service is completed in an effective and efficient manner
Technicians must successfully complete all training post-tests and evaluations
Communicate with customers and provide technical guidance to resolve customer problems
Services various equipment
BMET Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for BMET
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CBET, AAMI, ICC, ACI, BMET, AED, CPR, CLES, CRES
Education for BMET
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the BMET job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Military, Associates, Electronics, Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Education, Electronic Technology, Applied Science, Technical, Medical
Skills for BMET
Desired skills for BMET include:
Electronic principles
Technical school
Computer applications pertaining to tracking service histories and producing reports on assets
Electronics
Surgical instrumentation
Anatomy
Chemistry
Digital circuitry operations and Information Technology
Hydraulics
Medical terminology
Desired experience for BMET includes:
Must be available to be on-call as needed during off hours to provide emergency response for critical equipment
Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing
Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess operation of medical devices and systems
Using a computer database, thoroughly and accurately documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities in a timely manner
Attends and satisfactorily completes training courses on operating, testing, maintaining, and repairing medical devices or systems
Work experience equivalency in a related medical field of 5 years or greater in lieu of degree
BMET Examples
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BMET Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of BMET. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for BMET
- Must keep up to date knowledge of technological and medical advances
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair computers and printers
- Maintain records of all work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System and Kronos system
- Provide consultation to administration, nursing, and medical staff regarding operational, training, application and technological advancements of medical instrumentation
- The ability to supervise all levels of technical staff as required
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance service, calibration and repair of medical equipment in accordance with departmental standards and manufacturer's operator and technical service manuals
- Consults with higher level biomedical technician for resolution of complex repair issues
- Performs repairs, tests and calibrates medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s literature recommendations and other established guidelines
- Performs assigned duties in accordance with current policies and procedures, including equipment inspection, minor repairs and planned maintenance, with general supervision
- Diagnose and troubleshoot medical equipment faults on general medical equipment within a given time period with general supervision
Qualifications for BMET
- Considerable walking, and some moderate lifting, pushing, bending required
- Associates degree in either Biomedical/Electrical/Computer/ IT Information Technology or Journeyman papers (if applicable) or equivalent military training and/or experience
- Minimum 6 years of hospital or manufacturers service experience
- Manufacturers Certification of 2 priority types of Specialty equipment
- May in the course of duties be in rooms where medications are stored
- No contact with the medications is allowed
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of BMET. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for BMET
- Facilitate repairs and maintenance on medical equipment with general supervision
- Follows established procedures and works in a safe manner
- Maintains timely, accurate and thorough documentation required, as outlined in current policies and procedures
- Conducts technical cross-training in techniques of performance testing, calibrating, operating and troubleshooting medical equipment
- Provides technical assistance and guidance to BMET I’s
- Assists in the evaluation of new medical equipment, accessories and supplies
- Must maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies, policies, codes and standards that apply
- Effectively manages and escalates service emergencies to department leadership in a timely manner
- Provide On-Call coverage on a rotating basis, as required
- Position requires some travel to support off campus facilities
Qualifications for BMET
- The person must be a legal resident of the US or a citizen and have a valid driver license in the state of their residency
- Ideal candidate will have seven to ten years of practical experience in Medical Maintenance operations, maintenance shop operations, scheduled and unscheduled services, medical equipment planning, and equipment procurement services
- Possess an in-depth knowledge of equipment schematics that is applied to the creation and support of sustainable, preventive maintenance (PM) programs
- Experience with DLA Disposition Services processes and required paperwork to facilitate equipment and furniture turn-ins
- Familiarity with the contracting processes and procedures
- Help educate, demonstrate and advise personnel on correct operation, preventive maintenance and safe clinical application or equipment
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BMET Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of BMET. 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 BMET
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment included on BMET Entry checklist
- Performs repairs, installations and calibrations on equipment included on BMET Entry checklist
- Demonstrates knowledge of and understands clinical application of equipment included on BMET Entry checklist
- Able to apply training received from mentor and technical experts
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance service on medical equipment in accordance with departmental standards and manufacturer's operator and technical service manuals
- Performs electronic, electrical, and mechanical repairs/corrective maintenance of medical equipment including specialized physiological life support and non-life support medical equipment in a timely and quality manner to assure equipment readiness for department use
- Performs equipment evaluation, contributes to technology assessment, technical consultation and in-servicing of patient related equipment
- Orders repair parts, manuals, recommends spares to add to inventory, maintains service documentation
- Supervises biomedical engineering staff
- Monitors work schedules, work flow and processes to ensure timely and accurate completion
Qualifications for BMET
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, ) required
- Supervise services performed by on-site vendors
- Maintains job knowledge and proficiency by participating in training sessions, education opportunities, studying manuals, and reading technical publications
- Capable of supervising BMET I, II, and III level team members
- Ability to efficiently and effectively define problems, design data collection methodologies, distill data, reach conclusions, and organize findings is required
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by conducting safety tests, recommending and complying with procedures, complying with federal, state, local and HIPPA regulations
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BMET Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of BMET. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for BMET
- Establishes policy compliance standards and measures
- Participates in Hospital committees, EOC, CPR committee, and many other ad-hoc committees
- Supervises and assists in preventive and corrective maintenance efforts of biomedical equipment
- Responds in a timely manner to assure equipment readiness for department use
- Reviews recall notices, hazard alerts and manufacturer notices
- Plans, directs, improves and participates in the facility management/ biomedical engineering acquisition, contract management and disposal processes
- Contributes to management of service maintenance contracts on medical equipment as they present
- Participates in and directs staff involvement in pre-purchase evaluation of selected medical equipment
- Assists in the maintenance of existing work order/capital asset management system
- Trains, develops, coaches and motivates subordinates
Qualifications for BMET
- Ability to achieve the OSHA 30 (Construction) certification
- Must be able to achieve the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification
- A security clearance is required to obtain a Government CAC Card
- Associate’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in servicing medical equipment, preferably in a hospital environment
- Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible related work experience to ensure familiarity with calibration techniques and proper maintenance and high level repair of equipment, required
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BMET Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a BMET. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for BMET
- Perform a variety of routine task associated with the installation, service and calibration of a diverse range of biomedical instrumentation
- Services various equipment and apparatus
- May perform safety-test on medical equipment and health-care facility’s structural environment
- May demonstrate and explain correct operation of equipment
- Other Biomedical Equipment Technician duties as assigned
- Manages the entire biomedical equipment program at the 300 person command
- Manages maintenance contracts to support the repair and replacement of equipment
- Functions independently and individually in the role
- Heavy lifting may occur, seldom over 50 pounds
- Knows and upholds policies and procedures related to Medical Equipment Management Plan
Qualifications for BMET
- Experience servicing medical equipment as typically obtained in two to four years required, preferably in a hospital environment
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician or Lead in a hospital setting
- Ideal candidate will have five years of practical experience in medical equipment scheduled and unscheduled services, medical equipment planning, and/or equipment procurement services
- Ability to conduct equipment inventory and life expectancy determinations
- Maintain job knowledge and proficiency by participating in training sessions, education opportunities, studying manuals, and reading technical publications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel is required