Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!

ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To repair, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery.  To inspect and install medical and related technical equipment.  To assist medical and nursing staff in the operation or use of equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Repairs, calibrates, and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation, such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, anesthesia apparatus used in diagnosis, monitoring, and treating physical ailments or dysfunctions.

Performs preventative maintenance inspections according to manufacturers or departmental procedures.

Analyzes electronic equipment for causes of failure and isolates, tests, and replaces defective parts.

Uses departmental computer and paper systems to maintain equipment records, and document failures, repairs, and inspections. 

Identifies potential hazards with medical devices during the course of service activity; works to resolve once identified.

Assists in the investigation of incidents involving medical equipment.

Evaluates vendor repairs and projects. Deals with manufacturers on repair work and parts needed for equipment repair and maintenance.

Instructs medical/nursing staff concerning use and operation of biomedical equipment.

Attends staff meetings and participates in other meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences as required.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.  Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with physicians, nurses, technicians, and other hospital staff to communicate information on equipment function and safety.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Director of Clinical Engineering and Clinical Engineering Supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Associates degree in electronic technology; technical school, or military specialized training.

Five years recent experience in electronics repair and maintenance, at least three of which must be as a BMET.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/