Description
Summary of Position:
The Clinical Engineer (CE) reports to the Lead Clinical Engineer who reports the Administrative Director of Facilities. The CE is required to perform a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of clinical equipment and clinical life safety criticality equipment. The CE performs electrical safety tests on biomedical instrumentation using specialized test equipment, operates biomedical equipment and performs job related duties in a safe and efficient manner. The CE is responsible for maintenance assignments that include and are not limited to general maintenance activities and repairs on electrical equipment, sterilizing equipment, and all facets of biomedical and critical patient care and life safety care equipment throughout the organization.
Qualifications
Education:
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in electronics, engineering, or similar program.
Experience:
• Minimum two years recent work experience and/or training as a Clinical Engineer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in the use and operation of all required test equipment.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to function in a sterile environment.
• A working knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Sufficient computer skills as are required.
• In compliance with patient safety standards, must be able to effectively communicate.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of electronic circuitry.
• Knowledge of electronic troubleshooting.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and physician staff.
Certifications/Licensure:
• Manufacture certification on specified OEM medical equipment preferred.
• Three years in the clinical engineering field preferred.
• Valid California license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Clean driving record.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate while in the office.
• Occasional travel to various health system locations.
Essential Functions
1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
2. Follows Hospital policy at all times.
3. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.
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