Performs routine scheduled preventive maintenance on a wide variety of basic to complex electronic and electromechanical patient care equipment according to department’s established schedule and guidelines.

Scheduled maintenance includes visual and mechanical inspection, safety testing, performance testing, schedule parts replacement and adjustment, and corrective action which includes adjustments, calibration and minor repairs.

Performs inspection and performance verification of new/incoming biomedical instrumentation prior to clinical use.

Performs needed corrective maintenance and calibration of equipment as required, responding to telephone or direct requests for service from equipment users. Troubleshooting will be to the component level whenever feasible.

Accurately and completely documents result of all maintenance, inspections and other activities performed according to department’s policies and procedures.

Instructs clinical users in the proper operation, safety and routine care of biomedical instrumentation.

Reports and/or makes recommendations to Director regarding preventive maintenance procedures and schedules, operational improvements, incident investigations, etc.

Oversees warranty repairs and contracted services by outside service representatives.

Requisitions service parts and spares as needed for corrective maintenance or stock replenishment.

Suggest items for one time or stock purchases. Investigates alternative parts sources for cost savings, quality improvement or faster delivery.

Interacts and communicates effectively with supervisors, other department staff, clinical users, vendors and outside technical support and service representatives.

Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Experienced in Alaris Pump.