Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Clinical Technology Services Job Family Professional Work Shift Summary Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the CTS Manager or Lead BMET. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards Perform PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment using manufacturers' recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines Perform Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other related sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standards requirements Notify equipment users and CTS Management of repair status and delays, as necessary Interact with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments Determine need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost-effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines Complete corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste Provide on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education and Work Experience: High School graduate or equivalent required Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of Biomedical Electronics, Electronic Technology preferred Work Experience: 1-2 years experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on electronic equipment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and test equipment specific to the field Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair Understand personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard Ability to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition Strong customer service and communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes Physical Requirements: Ability to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk Ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities Ability to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, blood borne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices Near vision, far vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors Sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors Ability to carry or lift to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds Ability to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time) Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities Ability to travel to the various CFVHS hospitals, subsidiaries, and/or offsite facilities Required Licenses and Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.