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1 Duke University Health System Job Description Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician Job Code: FLSA: Pay Band: 4D Date: Job Level: Level 1 General Description of the Job Class: Perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, service and calibration of a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level: Perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, service and calibration of a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation. Assemble, repair and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and basic electronic devices according to specifications. Perform electrical safety tests on biomedical instrumentation using specialized test equipment. Assist in the support of a systematic preventive maintenance program of biomedical instrumentation. Document the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions and special requests as required. Install, maintain, service, modify, troubleshoot and calibrate a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic and life support devices by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations. Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions by making alterations, repairs or replacements to ensure that medical equipment and internal circuitry meet specified requirements; make necessary calculations for computing circuit elements necessary to adjust circuitry to specified requirements as instructed. Provide technical assistance and instruction to Duke University Health System personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment, assist in providing recommendations regarding purchase of biomedical instrumentation. Meets departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization, and cost containment. Maintains good personal relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, and the general public. Maintains accurate and timely documentation. Maintains a clean and safe work place. Performs all duties related to this position as they are needed. Develops and implements a plan for professional growth.

2 Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician Job Level: I Required Qualifications at this Level: Education: High School Diploma. Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology is preferred. Experience: Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Requires 6 months experience in electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical repair or equivalent. A valid North Carolina Drivers license with a good driving record. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Maintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repair. Ability to read color codes on wiring and electrical components. Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general public. An elementary knowledge of , database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applications. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary. Ability to function in a sterile environment if necessary. Ability to keep neat and accurate records. Must be willing to be multi-task trained. Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level: Basic repair and maintenance procedures are accomplished at this level. Technicians receiving Biomedical certification through the International Certification Commission will receive a 5% increase in pay. Date Completed: Authorized Signature: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

3 Duke University Health System Job Description Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician Job Code: FLSA: Pay Band: 4D Date: Job Level: Level 2 General Description of the Job Class: Perform a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation, service and calibration of therapeutic, diagnostic or life support biomedical instrumentation. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level: Perform a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation, service and calibration of therapeutic, diagnostic or life support biomedical instrumentation. Perform electrical safety tests on biomedical instrumentation using specialized test equipment. Document the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions and special requests as required. Install, maintain, service, modify, troubleshoot and calibrate a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic and life support devices by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations. Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions by making alterations, repairs or replacements to ensure that biomedical instrumentation and internal circuitry meet specified requirements; make necessary calculations for computing circuit elements necessary to adjust circuitry to specified requirements as instructed. Improve or make special test setups to conduct functional checks of medical electronic test equipment. Provide technical assistance and instruction to Duke University Health System personnel in the operation and maintenance of biomedical instrumentation, provide recommendations regarding purchase of biomedical instrumentation. Meets departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization, and cost containment. Maintains good personal relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, and the general public. Maintains accurate and timely documentation. Maintains a clean and safe work place. Develops and implements a plan for professional growth. Provides mentoring and precepting to Biomedical Equipment Technicians Performs all duties related to this position as they are needed.

4 Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician Job Level: 2 Required Qualifications at this Level: Education: Experience: Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Work requires a background in electronics, normally acquired through a two year Associate Degree program in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology, or equivalent work experience, to become familiar with biomedical devices common to a health care facility. Two years related experience to acquire competency in applying biomedical and electronics principles. Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology or equivalent work experience. Ability to become certified as a Biomedical Equipment Technician by the International Certification Commission is required. A valid North Carolina drivers license with a good driving record. Knowledge of electronic circuitry Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation Ability to take call if needed. Ability to read color codes on wiring and electronic components. Ability to function in a sterile environment if necessary. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed. Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain neat and accurate records. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general public. A working knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology. A working knowledge of , database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applications. Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level: Repair of routine and complex biomedical instrumentation. Technicians receiving Biomedical certification through the International Certification Commission will receive a 5% increase in pay. Date Completed: Authorized Signature: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

5 Duke University Health System Job Description Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician Job Code: FLSA: Pay Band: 4D Date: Job Level: Level 3 General Description of the Job Class: Perform routine, complex and specialized tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing, modification, troubleshooting and calibration of complex therapeutic, diagnostic or life support biomedical instrumentation by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level: Perform routine, complex and specialized tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing, modification, troubleshooting and calibration of complex therapeutic, diagnostic or life support biomedical instrumentation by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations. Document the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions and special requests as required. Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions by making alterations, repairs or replacements to ensure that biomedical instrumentation and internal circuitry meet specified requirements; make necessary calculations for computing circuit elements necessary to adjust circuitry to specified requirements as instructed. Improve or make special test setups to conduct functional checks of medical electronic test equipment. Provide technical assistance and instruction to Duke University Health System personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment; provide recommendations regarding purchase of biomedical instrumentation. Provide technical assistance and instruction to Duke University Health System personnel in the maintenance and operation of equipment; recommend the purchase or acquisition of biomedical instrumentation or related accessories; advise supervisor of equipment deficiencies as required. Meets departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization, and cost containment. Maintains good personal relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, and the general public. Maintains accurate and timely documentation. Maintains a clean and safe work place. Develops and implements a plan for professional growth. Performs all duties related to this position as they are needed. Provides mentoring and precepting to Biomedical Equipment Technicians and may provide leadership in managing short-term projects.

6 Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician Job Level: 3 Required Qualifications at this Level: Education: Experience: Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Work requires a background in electronics normally acquired through a two year Associate degree program in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology, or equivalent work experience, to become familiar with biomedical devices common to a health care facility. Four years related experience in Job Level 2 to acquire competency in applying biomedical and electronics principles. Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology or equivalent work experience. Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician through the International Certification Commission required. A valid North Carolina drivers license with a good driving record. Considerable knowledge of electronic circuitry Considerable knowledge of electronics troubleshooting Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation Ability to take call if needed. Ability to read color codes on wiring and electronic components. Ability to function in a sterile environment if necessary. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed. Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain neat and accurate records. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general public. A substantial knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology. A working knowledge the clinical application of medical technologies and devices. A working knowledge of , database management, spreadsheet, and work processor applications. Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level: Repair of routine, complex and highly specialized biomedical instrumentation and systems. Certification by the International Certification Commission is required. Date Completed: Authorized Signature: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

7 Duke University Health System Job Description Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Specialist Job Code: FLSA: Pay Band: 5E Date: Job Level: 1 General Description of the Job Class: Coordinates special projects and performs specialized technical tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing, modification, troubleshooting and calibration of complex integrated diagnostic systems and therapeutic biomedical instrumentation. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level: Coordinate special projects and perform specialized technical tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing, modification, troubleshooting and calibration of complex integrated diagnostic systems and therapeutic biomedical instrumentation; interpret engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams, and graphic illustrations utilizing clinical physiologic and electronic principles. Improve or make special test setups to conduct functional checks of biomedical test equipment; design circuitry to connect various components of complete electronic systems and other complex integrated clinical systems involving specialized biomedical instrumentation in patient care environments. Provide a systematic preventive maintenance program for complex integrated diagnostic systems and related biomedical instrumentation; provide engineering and technical counsel on codes to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards; maintain preventive maintenance records and prepare reports as required. Provide technical assistance and instruction to Duke University Health System personnel in the maintenance and operation of equipment; recommend the purchase or acquisition of biomedical instrumentation or related accessories; advise supervisory staff of equipment deficiencies and make appropriate recommendations as required. Coordinate and evaluate the work performed by service contractors to include maintenance, calibration, installation and verification of service documentation. Meets departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis. Provides mentoring and precepting of Biomedical Equipment Technicians, and may provide leadership in the management of departmental operations and major projects. Develops and implements a plan for continuing professional growth. Maintains a clean and safe work place. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization and cost containment. Maintains good personal relationships with fellow workers, clinical and medical staff, and others they may come in contact with. Performs all related duties as required.

8 Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Specialist Job Level: 1 Required Qualifications at this Level: Education: Experience: Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Work requires a background in electronics normally acquired through a two year Associate degree program in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology, or equivalent work experience, to become familiar with biomedical devices common to a health care facility. Five years related experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician to acquire competency in applying biomedical and electronics principles. Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology or equivalent work experience. Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician through the International Certification Commission required. A valid North Carolina drivers license with a good driving record. Ability to coordinate projects, establish priorities and extensive work schedules, in accordance with Duke University Health System policies and procedures Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation Significant knowledge of codes, standards and compliance issues relating to the Clinical Engineering profession. Considerable knowledge of the safety precautions applicable to the operation and maintenance of clinical equipment. An extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and the application of biomedical instrumentation in clinical modalities and settings. An extensive knowledge of the clinical application of medical technologies and devices. A working knowledge of , database management, spreadsheet, and word processing applications. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general public. Ability to read color codes on wiring and other electronic components. Ability to maintain neat and accurate records. Ability to read, comprehend, and follow both written and oral instructions. Ability to function in a sterile environment if necessary. Ability to take call if necessary. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary. Ability to mentor Biomedical Equipment Technicians.

9 Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Specialist Job Level: 1 Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level: Significant technical skills. Represents the Clinical Engineering Department by serving on various committees and ad hoc groups as assigned. Teaches a wide variety of subjects to both Biomedical Equipment Technicians and health care professionals. Demonstrable understanding of the clinical application of biomedical technology and its application and relationship within the health care setting. Must be certified as a Biomedical Equipment Technician through the International Certification Commission. Date Completed: Authorized Signature: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.