DCH Health System

Sr Equipment Specialist

DCH Health System  •  Tuscaloosa, AL (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

To provide safe and properly functioning clinical equipment systems and electronic instrumentation in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

  • Develops policies and procedures related to the use, management, and support of biomedical equipment.
  • Helps design, implement, and maintain safe and properly functioning Clinical Equipment.
  • Installation, inventory, inspection and repair of Clinical/Biomedical equipment systems and electronic equipment.
  • Serves as a resource for biomedical technicians and users.
  • Serves as training resource and mentors new employees.
  • Attend training and seminars as required.
  • Maintain proficiency in operation and repair of assigned equipment.
  • Make presentations at shop meetings.
  • Performs in-services as requested.
  • Participates in on-call coverage.
  • Process equipment recall and alerts according to assignments.
  • Maintains equipment records.
  • Uses Team approach to management of clinical equipment systems and other electronic equipment systems.
  • Uses critical thinking skills to inspect, trouble-shoot and repair clinical equipment systems and electronic equipment.
  • Completes work orders and documents completion of work orders and outcomes.
  • Assists with cross training of other employees of equipment safety, operation, repair and usage.
  • May cross train to work in other areas of Clinical Engineering.
  • Coordinates project onset, implementation and debriefing for ongoing process improvements.
  • DCH Standards:

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    High School Diploma or GED required. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical, IT Technology or Electronics and 4 years of experience in the repair of biomedical equipment relevant to primary assignment or equivalent experience. Demonstrated expertise on 4 of the defined high-level specialty clinical modalities. Demonstrated ability to understand and incorporate technical skills to a detailed level in clinical equipment systems including clinical applications, chemical and physical processes, electronics and mechanics, and regulatory requirements. Must be able to operate electronic devices DMM’s, safety analyzers and patient simulators. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable as defined by DCH’s insurer. Such standard is subject to time. Must be able to function well in a patient care environment, interacting with healthcare staff, patients, and visitors. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

    DCH Health System

    About DCH Health System

    Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:

    - Cancer treatment

    - Critical Care

    - Cardiac Services

    - Bloodless medicine

    - Home health care

    - Sleep medicine

    - Occupational medicine

    - Sports medicine

    - Spine/pain care

    - Therapy services

    - Women’s services

    - and much more

    DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.

    Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.

    Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.

    Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    Year Founded
    1923
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