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UPMC is looking for a Biomedical Surgical Equipment Technician II to support our Mercy location.
This position works Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM with a weekly on-call rotation.
Purpose:
The Biomedical Surgical Equipment Technician (BSET II) performs operations of all Laser/Image Guidance Systems within UPMC. The BSET II shall also assist in preventive maintenance, minor repairs, inspections and calibration of a limited scope of low to mid-level biomedical equipment under the guidance and supervision of an experienced BMET or BSET. Scope of work shall include patient related medical devices used throughout UPMC, hospital affiliates, and institutions contracting for services with BioTronics Inc. Work under direct supervision and select from a variety of established procedures to establish assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
Performs operations of Laser/Image Guidance systems. Participates in on-call rotation and scheduling as indicated by Laser/IGS lead. Directly collaborating with clinical staff including but not limited to nurses and physician when surgeries and procedures are taking place. Participating in the surgical room during surgeries/procedures. Placing and operating navigational tool on patients. Maintaining the fiber optic delivery systems at times in a surgical procedure. Routinely perform preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair of Low and Medium Priority type medical equipment. With direct supervision, occasionally performs preventive maintenance, inspection and repairs of medium priority type medical equipment. Maintain records of all work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System and Kronos. Priority Class ‘Low’ Equipment includes but is not limited to: Lab equipment, physical therapy equipment, saws, dental equipment, compressors, and general patient care equipment, arthroscopy instruments, standard scissors, forceps, retractors, elevators, ortho curettes, osteotomes, chisels, bone cutters, printer and PC peripherals. Priority Class `Medium’ Equipment includes but is not limited to: Patient monitoring systems, video equipment, warmers (blood and fluid), scope washers, lab equipment (analyzers), oximeters, infusion devices, diagnostic test equipment (pulmonary), NIBP units, humidifiers, oxygen equipment (respiratory), nerve/muscle stimulator, Doppler, computer work stations, pumps, tourniquets, SCD, hypothermia, EKG machines, ultrasound (PT), OR tables, OR lights and sonics, rongeurs, needle holders, general imaging/radiology equipment. Understand and implement specific regulatory requirements. Understand and operate all basic test equipment. Participate in continuing education. Travel between UPMC sites, hospital affiliates, and institutions for services with BioTronics Inc. is required as needed. Use of personal vehicle may be required. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.