BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

Essential Job Functions

• Receives parts orders, logs information and distributes.
• Creates and deletes new equipment in CMMS and updates inventories.
• Runs CMMS reports and creates custom reports.
• Performs QA on work orders of technicians.
• May assign work orders with Lead Tech needs assistance or is away.
• Assists the technicians by performing tasks such as holding, lifting and/or moving of equipment, tools or materials.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of storeroom inventory and inventory control procedure.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance tasks and trouble calls.
• Assist Biomedical Engineering technicians with routine and preventive maintenance work orders on building systems and equipment. May independently do basic PMs and repairs.
• Occasionally acts as a relief for technicians during manpower shortages and excessive preventive maintenance periods.
• Maintains documentation of services provided through completion of time sheets, timecards, work orders, inventory sign-out sheets, quick calls and all regulatory compliance forms.
• Answers phone calls and routes or completes follow-up.
• May provide assistance with budget process, credit card purchases, and purchase orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Two (2) years of experience in equipment/parts inventory systems and software or equipment/parts ordering.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in electronic and computer related work.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Extreme Heat		x				x
Extreme Cold							x
Heights	x				x
Confined Spaces		x				x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)		x				x
Mechanical Hazards	x				x
Use of Vibrating Tools	x				x
Operates Vehicle (company)	x				x
Operates Heavy Equipment							x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices	x				x
Rotates All Shifts	x		x
8 Hours Shifts	x				x
10-12 Hours Shifts	x				x
On-Call	x				x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)		x				x
Travel Between Sites	x				x
Direct Patient Care							x
Respirator Protective Equipment	x				x
Eye Protection	x			x
Head Protection (hard hat)	x				x
Hearing Protection	x				x
Hand Protection	x				x
Feet, Toe Protection	x				x
Body Protection		x				x
Latex Exposure		x			x
Solvent Exposure	x				x
Paint (direct use) Exposure		x				x
Dust (sanding) Exposure		x				x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure							x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure							x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure	x				x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure	x				x
Mist Exposure							x
Wax Stripper (direct use)							x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure		x				x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure							x
Laser Exposure		x				x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Bending (Stooping)	x				x
Sitting	x			x
Walking	x				x
Climbing Stairs		x				x
Climbing Ladders	x				x
Standing	x				x
Kneeling	x				x
Squatting (Crouching)	x				x
Twisting/Turning	x				x
Keyboard/Computer Operation	x			x
Gross Grasp	x			x
Fine Finger Manipulation	x				x
Hand/Arm Coordination	x			x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)	x				10#
Carry				10#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients							x
Seeing Near w/Acuity	x			x
Feeling (Sensation)		x				x
Color Vision	x			x
Hearing Clearly	x			x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead	x				x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level	x				x
Reaching Forward				x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle	x				15#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle							x
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder	x				15#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead	x				10#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.