Healthcare Technology Management Intern

The Healthcare Technology Management Intern will learn to provide durable medical equipment repair and maintenance services with minimal assistance from the manufacturer. The intern will often work collaboratively and develop knowledge of electronic theory and be ability to troubleshoot equipment competently. The intern will learn to be responsible for the repair, test and calibrate Durable Medical Equipment. The intern will assist with some Project Management functions to support when tasked. Additional duties as may also be assigned.

WORK PERFORMED

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the biomedical engineering team to follow any required education and learning plan. Work with the team to support equipment throughout the Network. Monitor and observe repair, testing, calibration and maintenance services as required.  Provide assistance to other biomedical engineering staff in performing repairs and maintenance to medical equipment. Maintain accurate documentation on all services, test and maintenance provided. As skill and experience allow, perform electrical safety, preventive maintenance and function test on various medical devices to department and manufacturer protocols as requested. As skill and experience allow, repair defective medical and other devices to meet required specifications. Participate in staff in-service educational programs and meetings as required. Assist in pre-purchase evaluations if applicable. Assist with research and technical consultation, depending on background. Assist with installations and/or de-installation of medical equipment. Assist with any product / equipment recalls and or alerts. Read, review and understand items related to the Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory requirements.  Meet with region and departmental leadership regularly to tailor experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.

2. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).

3. Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

4. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices

5. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

6. Demonstrates Safe work practices, aligning with good judgement and accepted best practices with regards to Safety and mitigating Risks.

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires standing for up to eight hours a day or walking for up to four per day. Sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning in using hand tools or other situations. Lifting and carrying items weighting up to 60 pounds. Occasional pulling and pushing objects weighing greater than 300 pounds. Climbing vertical ladders up to 20 feet. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing. Sense of smell as it relates to distinguishing burning or other odors when working on equipment.

POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:

Physical exertion, due to the lifting requirement. Burns, electrical shock, exposure to hazardous substances (i.e.: solvents, etc....) and exposure to infectious body fluid and diseases.

Identified Risks, None Identified and/or Fit Tested Statement Which States That:

Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven tuberculosis (TB) must have the ability to wear a particulate respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate respirator.

SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:

Masks, Gloves, Clothing, Goggles, Eye Shields, Face Shields, Hardhats, Ear Plugs, etc.

MOST COMPLEX DUTY:

Learning and contributing to successful repair shop operations, by troubleshooting, repair and management of clinical equipment technology.

SUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND/OR GIVEN TO):

Works under the supervision the Supervisor of Biomedical Engineering or assigned technician.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Daily contacts include patients, physicians, nurses, other hospital staff, and manufacturer representatives. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Basic mechanical, electrical and electronics knowledge.

Basic knowledge of computers, servers, networks, and software. 

Basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology preferred.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required. Must either be a recent graduate or be enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Biomedical Engineering , Electronic Technology or other related field.  

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be able to work in a manner aligned with OSHA requirements.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, as scheduled or as assigned by Biomedical Engineering Leadership.