Job Abstract

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Biomedical Engineering Technician ensures that medical equipment is well-maintained, safely functional and properly configured.

Duties of a Biomedical Engineering Technician may include the following but are not limited to:

• Perform preventive maintenance on off-site/clinic and hospital medical devices.
• Perform acceptance and quality assurance testing of medical devices according to protocols.
• Assist with isolating electronic and electromechanical medical equipment problems on-site and perform the necessary repair in an expedient manner.
• Assemble and install medical electronic or electromechanical devices.
• Perform prescribed electrical equipment safety test on a routine basis as assigned and on all required equipment prior to return to service.
• Complete all documentation on a timely basis after repair or maintenance.
• Participate in training programs as per the BME Service Manager.
• Assist with the evaluation of new products /services as required.
• Assist with clinical in-service education on correct utilization of medical devices.
• Participate in BME projects as assigned.
• Other BME technical duties as assigned.

Selected candidate will be required to join on call/re call schedule rotation once evidence of competicies is reached.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related field
• Active and current NYS Driver's License
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with electronic equipment and repairs.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

In accordance with federal and state regulations that all hospitals and nursing homes require personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19, candidates who are not already fully vaccinated must obtain the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of a conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of a job offer or in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol, whichever comes later.

The state regulation also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The regulations allow for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary for this position has been established as $61,200 / year.

The above salary represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,087 for location,

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.