Corp/Biomedical Tech II

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com .

Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all service-related activities with OEM vendors, maintenance, repair, spare parts inventory, biomedical equipment, and physical plant repair & maintenance. Must work closely with and be responsive to All Stakeholders within the assigned area, IT, real estate and purchasing . Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background which may include an associate degree or military training in electronics, Mechanical or biomedical technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates visibility and establishes productive relationships with vendors and Stake Holders.

Actively participates in management meetings, continuous quality improvement, and other tasks as requested on the corporate level.

Utilizes resources to improve skills, knowledge, and practice to assure continuous quality patient care and delivery of Eyecare Partners LLC service.

Knowledgeable in CDC, OSHA, AAMI, Joint Commission, Network and Medicare standards.

Acts as a resource to managers, facilities, and stakeholders.

Demonstrates ability to train, teach and equip staff with necessary resources to function adequately and to the best potential outcome.

Participates in staff education, staff meetings, and in-services as needed.

Initial point of contact for all service-related equipment and physical plant issues.

Responsible for Inventory of Biomedical Equipment for upload into Eyecare Partners Asset Management database.

Performs base level assessment and repair for all equipment/physical plant issues in an efficient and timely manner.

When necessary, contacts the OEM/vendor and coordinates service/repair that minimizes equipment down time. Coordinates loaner units when necessary.

Performs preventative maintenance or coordinates preventative maintenance with a 3rd party vendor as needed.

Demonstrates Eyecare Partners mission and established goals in performance management

Participates in on-going training from OEMs to ensure technical competency for repair of equipment and physical plant in house.

Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and calibrate biomedical equipment and support systems to adhere to medical standard guidelines.

Perform Life safety inspections in accordance with NFPA Standards.

Perform basic physical plant repairs/preventative maintenance such as changing lights bulbs.

Acts as mentor, role model and resource for Entry Level Biomedical Technicians by setting an example of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, coworkers, and management.

Education:

Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Biomedical, Mechanical, or related field)

High School Diploma/GED: Above education requirement may not be held if candidate represents the necessary industry experience.

5+ years' experience servicing electrical, electronics, IT or mechanical equipment

Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence

Motor Vehicle Record must be in compliance with company policy.

Experience Requirements

5+ Years in the Ophthalmology/Optometry setting and/or CBET Certification (Preferred).

Minimum of (1) Diagnostic Certification within the Ophthalmology field.

Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives to stay up to date and increase their knowledge/skills.

Displays and maintains positive attitude and promotes same to others.

Opens lines of communication within each facility, administration, and the corporate team.

Displays ability to multi-task, prioritize, problem solve and handle stressful situations in a timely manner.

Professional in appearance and actions within all aspects of job functions and execution

Logical and Critical thinking skills

Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills

Enjoys learning new technologies and systems

Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable

Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities

Meets attendance and tardiness expectations

Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function

Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations

Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and teammate support need

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Ability for basic to intermediate problem solving, including mathematics

Basic to intermediate computer operation

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Travel to other site locations may be necessary. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards

Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function

Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

Job descriptions are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.