Biomedical Equipment Lead Technician

At New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, our focus is on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive program and service development. Join us as we work towards meeting and exceeding the growing needs of our diverse communities, further our lifesaving strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment, and expand our impact on the local, national, and global communities we serve.

This position is responsible for routine tasks associated with the installation, service and calibration of a diverse range of biomedical instrumentation used in manufacture, storage, and diagnostic testing applications.

Performs scheduled calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance of portable
equipment/instruments (e.g. Terumo Optia, blood warmer and Cell Saver Elite etc. This list is not all inclusive).
• Performs pre-installation validation prior to new equipment use.
• Participates in project teams as related to the Biomedical Department.
• Performs equipment/instrumentation repair when appropriate.
• Performs training for the department, organizes training, assigns trainers, and maintains
  training records.
• Performs maintenance and repair on manufacturing centrifuge systems.
• Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization, and cost containment.
• Participate in project teams related to the Biomedical Department.
• Creates weekly meetings to update the leadership team on challenges & opportunities.
• Maintains accurate and timely records/documents related services performed on each piece of equipment or instrument.
• Communicates and interprets intermediate information in English to all members of the public and CCS staff.
• Makes recommendations to improve organizational processes.
• Any related duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma or educational equivalent would be required.
• Certification or associate's degree program in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology, to become familiar with biomedical devices common to a blood center facility preferred.

Experience:

• This position requires a minimum of one year of experience as a Biomedical Technician III, Training in Cell Saver Elite, blood warmer & Optia repair or minimum of four years of experience servicing and maintaining of medical equipment required.

Licenses / Certifications:

• Certification for Optia is required.
• Cell Saver Elite maintenance & repair certification is required within in 6 months of employment.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hiring rate $46.00p/hr. to $53.00p/hr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant's skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.