Summary: Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is a comprehensive healthcare system, which services Fall River County and the surrounding areas in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota . We are comprised of a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, Seven Sisters Living Center (LTC), in-house Rural Health Clinic plus ancillary services. We provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and significant others. We are committed to our patients, residents, employees and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees. Compensation is based upon your experience and qualifications. Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including medical ($90/month premium for single person and $500 annual deductible ), vision, dental and much more!

Description: Under moderate supervision the Biomedical Technician will: repair, calibrate & maintain clinical equipment instrumentation systems of increased complexity used in healthcare delivery. Inspect, install and perform inventory assessments and preventative maintenance of clinical equipment. Provide support both on-site and remotely to FRHS.

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate and inspect clinical equipment and instrumentation including life-support equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices and systems
• Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections and equipment repairs and failures
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operations and maintenance
• Review outcome of preventative maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements
• May assist in or conduct in-service educational programs on use of equipment
• Research and initiate orders for repair, parts, working with supervisor; demonstrate ability to second source parts
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
• Participate in meetings and trainings as required
• Make recommendations regarding service strategies on equipment; keep supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems
• Maintain orderly and functional work environment ensuring tools and test equipment are in good working order and calibrated on time
• Provide 24 hour on-call services in accordance with department policies
• Respond expeditiously to calls from clinical department to evaluate and rectify valid operator complaints and concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned that are intrinsic to the successful operation of FRHS
• Technical aspects of electronic equipment and its operation, repair and maintenance.
• Application and repair of computer and servers and how they interface with clinical equipment
• Electronic theory, technology and test equipment
• Current regulatory requirements
• Basic anatomy and physiology as applied to use of biomedical equipment
• Demonstrate advanced computer skills i.e. email, word processing, spreadsheets and basic reports
• Troubleshoot computer issues, i.e. printer, display and other peripherals
• Analyze, repair and test electronic and electromechanical equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections
• Run diagnostic programs
• Comprehend multiple sets of instructions and effectively communicate
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, calibrations and tests
• Demonstrate proper use of tools and machinery required to complete repairs
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation

Requirements: Associates degree in biomedical equipment technology. An equivalent combination of education, experience can be substituted. Certification(s) preferred in CBET, A+, etc.

Minimum 2 years servicing a broad representation of clinical/patient care equipment in a health care / hospital setting.