Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or a commensurate combination of education and experience, is required.
• Minimum of three years of installation, testing, maintenance and repair of medical equipment under the assigned service line is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of electronics or biomedical engineering technology as applied to the calibration and repair of biomedical equipment and instrumentation, such as, schematic analysis, interpretation of equipment malfunctions and soldering techniques.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of specialized electronic/biomedical test equipment such as volt/ohm/ammeters, capacitance meters, power supplies, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator and electrosurgical analyzers, and vacuum/pressure gauges/meters.
3. Knowledge of electronic component characteristics in relation to configuration in AC/DC circuits;
4. Demonstrated knowledge of color code conventions used in component and wiring marking;
5. Demonstrated knowledge of digital electronics/microprocessor concepts, Boolean algebra and logical truth tables;
6. Knowledge of and ability to use electronic and pneumatic measuring devices.
7. Demonstrated ability to use volt/ohm/ammeter, oscilloscope, frequency counter, function generator, DC power supply, soldering and de-soldering tools, electrical safety analyzer, defibrillator and electrosurgical analyzers, and physiological vital signs simulator.
8. Proficiency in the use of tools and soldering/desoldering equipment.
9. Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic circuit schematics properly is required.
10. Ability to recognize electronic components and their symbols as used in schematic diagrams.
11. Ability to use a computer and appropriate data entry device to perform data entry of statistical information into the department's computerized database is required for Biomedical Engineering Technicians working in the central Clinical Engineering department.
12. Familiarity with basic anatomy and physiology as applied to the use and operation of clinical and radiological equipment.
13. Effective verbal communication skills are required to work with management and clinical staff, external vendors and technical staff. Effective writing skills are necessary to write deficiency reports on equipment. Ability to read complex technical equipment operation manuals.