Biomedical Equipment Technician

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician II 

                                                 ASC (Surgery Center) Equipment Experience is required for this position!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all service-related activities with OEM vendors, maintenance, repair, spare parts inventory, biomedical equipment, and physical plant repair & maintenance. Must work closely with and be responsive to All Stakeholders within the assigned area, IT, real estate and purchasing. Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background which may include an associate degree or military training in electronics, Mechanical or biomedical technology. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates visibility and establishes productive relationships with vendors and Stake Holders.

Actively participates in management meetings, continuous quality improvement, and other tasks as requested on the corporate level. 

Utilizes resources to improve skills, knowledge, and practice to assure continuous quality patient   care and delivery of Eyecare Partners LLC service. 

Knowledgeable in CDC, OSHA, AAMI, Joint Commission, Network and Medicare standards. 

Acts as a resource to managers, facilities, and stakeholders. 

Demonstrates ability to train, teach and equip staff with necessary resources to function adequately and to the best potential outcome. 

Participates in staff education, staff meetings, and in-services as needed. 

Initial point of contact for all service-related equipment and physical plant issues.

Responsible for Inventory of Biomedical Equipment for upload into Eyecare Partners Asset Management database.  

Performs base level assessment and repair for all equipment/physical plant issues in an efficient and timely manner. 

When necessary, contacts the OEM/vendor and coordinates service/repair that minimizes equipment down time. Coordinates loaner units when necessary. 

Performs preventative maintenance or coordinates preventative maintenance with a 3rd party vendor as needed.