Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) reports to the Biomedical Manager. This position is responsible for providing basic medical equipment services under the technical guidance and supervision of the manager.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform Corrective Maintenance (CM) activities on low-impact medical equipment
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities on low-impact medical equipment
• Perform Incoming Inspection (II) activities on low-impact medical equipment
• Perform CM, PM, or II activities on high-impact and/or complex medical equipment under the supervision of the Biomed Department’s management and/or more experienced technicians
• Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
• Discuss medical equipment status and functionality with clinicians and leadership
• Assist with projects where assigned
• Maintain an accurate and timely work order history
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the medical equipment asset inventory
• Expand technical expertise through ongoing training, mentoring, and education

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or higher in a technical/electronics field, equivalent military training, or equivalent technical work experience, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology (CABT) designation preferred. Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 years’ experience working with medical equipment in a Biomed Department or equivalent institution preferred. Previous experience with computers, CMMS functionality, and use of associated test equipment, required.

Work Environment: This position will spend 60% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 40% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse population. This position has potential for exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.