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DescriptionHit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Job Title Biomedical Equipment Technician IIILocation Fairbanks, AK, USOrganization Name Health ServicesJob Summary Job Summary: Performs equipment maintenance and repairs on complex therapeutic/diagnostic/ patient care equipment. Technician will also complete pre-purchase evaluation, inventory control, in-service of clinical equipment, and thorough documentation of services as well as participate in electrical and fire safety. They are to perform these tasks in a manner which is consistent with the values and mission of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Health Services.Adhere to the TCC Ch'eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.Essential Functions Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbent(s).Representative Duties: Under the general supervision of the Biomedical Equipment Support Director job incumbent will: 1. Perform maintenance and repair functions of medical and dental equipment at TCC health facilities. Diagnoses malfunctioning equipment utilizing standard and specialized test equipment. Repairs, rebuilds, inspects, and maintains a complete range of medical, surgical and dental equipment involved in a wide variety of electronic, hydraulic, mechanical and optical systems, devices, and components. 2. Develop and maintain medical/dental equipment database necessary to plan for scheduled maintenance and for tracking warranties, contracts, and repairs. 3. Inspect and test new and existing equipment for function according to calibration standards unique to each piece of equipment. 4. Perform emergency repairs, including village clinic repairs, as demand warrants. 5. Provide individualized training for users of new dental/biomedical equipment as needed. 6. Complete electrical safety and performance inspections of clinic patient care equipment to assure proper operation and operator safety. 7. Assist in maintaining emergency medical/dental equipment loan program to replace equipment while repairs or replacements are completed. 8. Occasionally handles and/or coordinates disposal of hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens, according to standard TCC protocols.Other Responsibilities: 1. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 1. Two years Associates Degree in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance field from an accredited college. May substitute five years' experience for degree. May substitute the military biomedical technician course. 2. Ten years' experience as Biomedical Services Technician. 3. Understand medical terminology and vocabulary to communicate to health care professionals in relations to medical/dental instrumentation problems. 4. Must be able to analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot all biomedical and dental equipment in the inventory. 5. Must have ability to train others and make in-service presentations for equipment operators and orient clinical staff to specific biomedical instruments. 6. Must be able to travel to rural Alaska. 7. Specialized training on how to repair two major devices such as X-ray machines, large autoclaves, diagnostic ultrasound machines or anesthesia units. 8. Specialized training for repair of A-Dec dental equipment. 9. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements and State of Alaska background check.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Must possess basic skill in use of word processing and database programs. 2. Must understand the principles of medical instrumentation and the theory of practice of how biomedical instruments can be used to interface safely with human systems to measure parameters, diagnose, monitor or affect therapy within the human body. 3. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. 4. Ability to demonstrate the fundamental knowledge of human physiology and medical terminology.Supervision: This position has supervisory responsibilities.Supervision Physical demands: Work assignments may involve standing, stooping, bending, and frequently working in cramped and awkward positions for prolonged periods. Incumbent must be able to lift and carry at least fifty pounds in support of supplies. Incumbent will occasionally work long hours. Travel to villages by small aircraft.Work Environment: Work is performed in village clinics, dental clinic, and the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center. There may be common exposure to contagious diseases. Occasionally exposed to blood, body tissue, and other potentially infectious materials.Summation Summation: This position is to maintain clinical equipment throughout its life cycle in a safe, economical and professional manner. This includes managing, scheduling, planning and completing work activities so that disruption to facility operation is minimized. xijylhu The incumbent must be able to prioritize projects and work assignments simultaneously.