Biomedical Equipment Technician Intern

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us:

• Performs incoming inspections of all non-life safety medical/imaging equipment items entering the system including new, leased, loaned, rented, physician or patient owned.
• Performs and documents preventive maintenance inspections on assigned equipment to include physical, functional, calibration, and electrical safety checks.
• Documents all operator induced equipment problems and follow-up corrective activity on work orders; Learns, understands and follows equipment protocols on proper and safe use of equipment.
• Research, develop and understand operator-training programs as required; Travels between clinics, West Valley Hospital, and main hospital campus.
• Occasionally transports equipment between facilities for repair at Salem Health main campus and subsequent return to the offsite location.
• Learns and helps establish inventory of replacement parts and accessories for clinical equipment; Develop and understand medical equipment terminology to identify opportunities in maintenance.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

• Second year-level student in good standing currently enrolled in an electronics or Biomedical Electronics two-year program preferred; OR Equivalent enrollment Military program; Non biomed electronic students will need to complete and pass Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology courses to qualify for Biomed Equipment Technician role after internship.
• A copy of driver's license will be kept for departmental competency records and updated annually required; Must maintain a clean driving record, pass background for Motor Vehicle Record checks; If a hospital vehicle is not available, personal vehicles may be used in accordance with hospital policy; All mileage on personal vehicles reimbursed per hospital policy; A reasonable accommodation can be approved through department leadership.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite required; Strong customer service skills with ability to successfully relate to staff at various organizational levels required; Ability to work with a team required.
• Requires the ability to follow verbal and written directions; Ability to prioritize and manage time; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities; Willingness to ask questions and assistance when needed required.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org