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Provides support for the departmental compliance with AAMC policies and procedures and any applicable governmental and JCAHO accreditation programs. Reviews and analyzes medical device incidents involving patient care biomedical equipment, correcting deficiencies as identified
· Coordinates, manages and performs the biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, calibration and evaluations of clinical equipment (e.g., Defibrillators, Beds, Infusion Pumps, and Ventilator’s) in accordance with departmental procedures.
· Responsible for biomedical service operational requirements which include the daily assignment of tasks pertaining to equipment repair and support. Monitor, and control budgets to assure the most cost-effective and efficient operation.
· Provide supervision for of other Biomed personnel. This includes employee motivation, hiring, discharge, discipline, promotion and performance evaluation.
· Provide technical training to other employees in areas such as: equipment operation and checkout, repairs, preventative maintenance, quality assurance practices, procedures, and documentation.
· Assist in the evaluation of new equipment as required and make recommendations pertaining to its electrical and functional conformance to standards.
· Evaluates equipment problems and implements appropriate repairs with minimum supervision, always maintaining effective customer relations and customer protocol.
· Participates in hazard identification and medical device reporting procedures to help ensure that the patient care environment is safe.
· Instructs staff on safe equipment operation when necessary.
· Performs preventive maintenance and calibration on medical equipment.
· Maintains adequate files and parts inventory for assignments.
· Achieves productivity, customer satisfaction and other established performance measures.
· Spends a minimum of 40% of time performing supervisory work and the remaining balance of time on technical related work in the department.
· Participate, where appropriate in on-call rotation.
· Perform other tasks as assigned.