Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Job DescriptionPurpose:Under Direct Supervision of Licensed Personnel Performs Supportive Function of Respiratory Care Services, with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment.Specific Duties and Responsibilities:The Bio-Medical Equipment Technician is charged with and responsible for:•Performs work of more than ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the operation and monitoring of bio-medical machines, devices, equipment or instruments in Respiratory Therapy Department•Testing and ensuring maintenance and functionality of all respiratory equipment•Troubleshooting and perform adjustments and minor repairs on machines, including ventilator remote alarms and routers•Clean and maintain all equipment according to instructions for use and infection control requirements•Submit requests for equipment related problems that cannot be resolved•Monitor, organizing and maintain par levels of equipment, supplies and medical gases in workroom, store rooms and utility rooms as per regulatory requirements•Ensure that carts and stock do not have any expired items•When requested, assist therapist at bedside in emergencies to ensure all appropriate equipment is available and functional for intubation or ventilation.•Work collaboratively as a team member with colleagues and department personnel•Perform related duties as requested by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications1. Associate Degree, which included courses in the bio-medical technician field, and two years experience in the appropriate bio-medical technician field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,2. Senior high school graduation or possession of an Equivalency Diploma, and three years experience in the appropriate bio-medical technician field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.4. Employees performing blood analysis require certificates of qualification issued by the New York City Department of Health in subspecialty of 29 (Ph blood gases) or specialty 28 (general clinical chemistry).Note: Effective January 1, 2015, employees performing central service functions, while serving in the Group 12 title of Bio-Medical Equipment Technician (215620), must either possess valid certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) issued by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) issued by the Certifying Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, or be grandfathered. Grandfathering requires that employees provide evidence that they have been employed in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one (1) year occurring between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2014 and that they have competently performed central service functions during the course of their qualifying experience and will continue to be able to competently perform such functions during the course of their employment at HHC. In addition, these employees will be required to annually complete ten (10) hours of continuing education credits in order to remain qualified to perform central service functions at an HHC facility.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs