Healthcare Technology Management Intern (Cover letter required)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Healthcare Technology Management Intern

DEPARTMENT: Biomedical Engineering

REPORTS: Biomedical Engineering Management

JOB SUMMARY

The Healthcare Technology Management Intern will learn to provide durable medical equipment repair and maintenance services with minimal assistance from the manufacturer. The intern will often work collaboratively and develop knowledge of electronic theory and be ability to troubleshoot equipment competently. The intern will learn to be responsible for the repair, test and calibrate Durable Medical Equipment. The intern will assist with some Project Management functions to support when tasked.  Additional duties as may also be assigned.

WORK PERFORMED

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

< value="1" >Work with the biomedical engineering team to follow any required education and learning plan. Work with the team to support equipment throughout the Network. Monitor and observe repair, testing, calibration and maintenance services as required.  Provide assistance to other biomedical engineering staff in performing repairs and maintenance to medical equipment. Maintain accurate documentation on all services, test and maintenance provided.As skill and experience allow, perform electrical safety, preventive maintenance and function test on various medical devices to department and manufacturer protocols as requested. As skill and experience allow, repair defective medical and other devices to meet required specifications. Participate in staff in-service educational programs and meetings as required. Assist in pre-purchase evaluations if applicable. Assist with research and technical consultation, depending on background.Assist with installations and/or de-installation of medical equipment. Assist with any product / equipment recalls and or alerts. Read, review and understand items related to the Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory requirements.  Meet with region and departmental leadership regularly to tailor experience 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.

2. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).

3. Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

4. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices

5. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

6. Demonstrates Safe work practices, aligning with good judgement and accepted best practices with regards to Safety and mitigating Risks.

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires standing for up to eight hours a day or walking for up to four per day. Sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning in using hand tools or other situations. Lifting and carrying items weighting up to 60 pounds. Occasional pulling and pushing objects weighing greater than 300 pounds. Climbing vertical ladders up to 20 feet. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing. Sense of smell as it relates to distinguishing burning or other odors when working on equipment.

POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:

Physical exertion, due to the lifting requirement. Burns, electrical shock, exposure to hazardous substances (i.e.: solvents, etc....) and exposure to infectious body fluid and diseases.

Identified Risks, None Identified and/or Fit Tested Statement Which States That:

Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven tuberculosis (TB) must have the ability to wear a particulate respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate respirator.

SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:

Masks, Gloves, Clothing, Goggles, Eye Shields, Face Shields, Hardhats, Ear Plugs, etc.

MOST COMPLEX DUTY:

Learning and contributing to successful collaboration, communication, and repair shop operations, by troubleshooting, repair, management, and documentation of clinical equipment technology.

SUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND/OR GIVEN TO):

Works under the supervision the Manager of Biomedical Engineering or assigned technician.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Daily contacts include patients, physicians, nurses, other hospital staff, and manufacturer representatives. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Mechanical aptitude is preferred.

Basic mechanical, electrical and electronics knowledge.

Basic knowledge of computers, servers, networks, and software. 

Basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology preferred.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required. Must either be a recent graduate or be enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Biomedical Engineering , Electronic Technology or other related field.  

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be able to work in a manner aligned with OSHA requirements.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, as scheduled or as assigned by Biomedical Engineering Leadership.

  

 

 

 

The Student Intern Modified Laboratory Aide is responsible for registration of laboratory orders, accessioning and transport of specimens, internal and external customer service, and accessioning equipment cleanliness. Requires independent judgment in the performance of the assigned duties.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  

St Luke’s interns support the network by using their knowledge and talents to bring new ideas, creative solutions and technical skills to a variety of projects and tasks.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports a department’s goals by providing assistance, ideas and solutions.
• Works independently to complete tasks by assigned deadlines, following instructions given by manager for short-term and long-term projects.
• Collaborates with a team to work on projects and make process improvements.  
• Professionally communicates, effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time well.
• Learns and utilizes technology, software/hardware, tools and/or internal processes to complete assignments and tasks.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. 
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. 
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).  
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the
• effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

May require sitting/standing for up to 4hrs/day, walking up to 2 hrs/day, 20 minutes at a time.  Requires frequent fingering, handling, firm grasping, twisting and turning.  In a typical workday when performing essential functions, must be able to: stoop/bend; reach above shoulder level; squat; crouch; kneel; climb; lift heavy supplies and equipment; touch to perceive size, shape temperature and texture; hear high frequencies and day to day conversations, perceive objects near and far; and distinguish chromatic colors.  In addition, should have good peripheral vision and depth perception.

EDUCATION:    

Open to recent graduates or current students enrolled in a two or four year college or university. Preference given to students enrolled in a related academic program.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.