About this role
Ensures the repair and maintenance of patient, lab and research equipment according to established standards. Calibrates machines and provides technical assistance to equipment users and less experienced members of the department. Maintains proper documentation on all activities and oversees correct installation of new equipment.
Job Responsibility
- Ensures the repair and maintenance of patient, lab and research equipment in accordance with manufacturer and hospital specifications.
- Ensures that new equipment meets specifications.
- Performs preventive maintenance including calibration and operator/patient safety tests on a regular scheduled basis to ensure proper operation and a safe patient environment.
- Provides technical assistance and guidance to equipment users.
- Tests and evaluates equipment being considered for purchase.
- Travels to institutions possessing this equipment as needed.
- Oversees proper installation of new medical equipment.
- Helps in maintaining outside vendor repair and calibration to ensure quality of workmanship.
- Maintains proper documentation of work performed to be used by outside agencies.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Other facts
About Northwell
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.
At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve.
We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
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What you'll do
- The technician is responsible for ensuring the repair and maintenance of patient, lab, and research equipment according to established standards and manufacturer specifications. This includes performing scheduled preventive maintenance, calibration, and providing technical guidance to equipment users.
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