Up to $10,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
Twin Cities Community Hospital, a 122-bed acute care hospital, has been caring for the communities of Northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. With a medical staff of more than 200 physicians and 400 caregivers and support staff, the hospital specializes in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedics, digestive disorders, wound care and a broad array of medical, surgical and outpatient services. Twin Cities Community Hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® with distinction for its knee replacement program and was the first hospital in San Luis Obispo County to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality “Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. In addition, the hospital is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery. Baby-Friendly USA designated Twin Cities Community Hospital as an internationally recognized Baby-Friendly birth facility. The hospital also reports one of the lowest Cesarean section rates in the State of California. Twin Cities has earned an “A” from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
Benefits may vary by location and role
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Position Summary:
The BioMed Engineer is responsible for providing repair service and general maintenance of the hospital biomedical equipment. Including but not limited to Patient Bio-Medical related equipment, Laboratory related equipment, Surgery related equipment, Patient Beds, Nurse Call systems and Medical Gas systems. Operates, maintains, tests, calibrates and inventories existing and new biomedical equipment. Requires participation in company mandated programs. Attends all required departmental, and hospital-wide meetings. Assists with hospital security needs as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum: 2 years progressive responsibility in multiple clinical areas and/or multiple modalities.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
None required. Preferred: Certificate of training from a Technical School in Biomedical Electronics. AAMI Certification preferred.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Communication is an essential skill requiring the ability to see, hear, and speak. Fluent in written and spoken English. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position. Must be able to follow written and verbal directions, read & interpret schematic diagrams, and flow charts, work cooperatively with others, and perform functions of the position efficiently and safely using test equipment and/or tools or machinery.
PHYSICAL JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Heavy Work: See attached detailed physical requirements.
$26.36 - $40.86 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience
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Maintains, operates, tests, inspects, performs preventative maintenance, and repairs all types of medical electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment. Specializes in the repair of patient beds, surgical tables, clinical furnishings, transport devices which include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electronic controls and alarm systems. Operates patient safety equipment and understands recorded data. Maintains historical maintenance documentation of inspections and repairs. Processes all equipment repairs and PM checks on all equipment. Performs scheduled and corrective maintenance of complex clinical equipment including patient beds and patient lifts. Answers, transfers, picks up and responds to incoming telephone and electronic mail work request calls. Makes out purchase orders and restocks parts. Completes errands as directed.
Education:Required: High school graduate or equivalent.
Preferred: Associate degree in Biomedical Electronics
Required: 2 years in Biomedical Electronics repair shop or 2 years of general maintenance with experience in hospital bed, surgical tables and equipment repair which includes microprocess controlled devices, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Certifications:Preferred: Certificate of training from a technical school in Biomedical Electronics.
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