Technical Specialist, ICU Equipment - Critical Care Institute

Patients with life-threatening conditions come to the Institute for Critical Care Medicine (ICCM) at Mount Sinai in their greatest hour of need. Our team of intensive care doctors, nurses, and support staff is always available to perform life-saving measures for patients who require the most critical care possible.
 

The Technical Specialist performs preventative maintenance for ICU equipment/technology. Troubleshoots, adjusts, and calibrates medical equipment. Initiate ordering process for new equipment / quote inquires. Remains up to date on device warranty.
 

The Technical Specialist is responsible for the coordination of technology based on the needs of the department. S/he may participate in department I.T. needs planning, including purchasing, testing and implementation. This individual acts as a liaison with internal and external IT and others responsible for the procurement of technical resources. Oversees use and advancement of technology within home department to enhance patient care and may assist in technical needs for staff education and special projects.

•    Performs periodic quality assurance test in order to maximize performance of equipment and minimize possibility of hazard due to instrument breakage.
•    Ensures conformity to latest federal state, city and hospital standards. Writes incident reports as related to instrument malfunction when used on patients
•    Inspects and tests equipment for safety and proper performance, utilizing test apparatus such as a safety analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.
•    Designs circuits/instruments that facilitate in repair and maintenance of equipment. 
•    Prior to purchase of instruments, evaluate capabilities and overall design. Instructs division employees on proper use of instruments.
•    Orders and maintains sufficient supplies of replacement parts, instruments and supplies. Maintains records on instruments as required by agencies and hospital.
•    Ensuring the safe and effective use of medical technology, managing biomedical equipment, and providing technical support to healthcare providers. 
•    Configuration of department IT systems, including workstations and applications.
•    May participate in department systems planning and development.
•    Oversight of hardware and software systems support and upgrades. Monitors and supports anticipated future technological needs.
•    Participates in staff, student and volunteer education on related protocols and standards.
•    Other duties as assigned.

?    Technical training; Bachelors degree in BioMedical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
?    Problem-solving skills to identify issue and developing innovative, analytical solutions for complex technical challenges
?    Knowledge of general mechanical and hand tools 
?    2+ years of experience of either technical support or programming/systems experience in end user computing applications, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in end user computing applications and network-based PC/workstation systems, or relevant applicable experience.