Biomedical Technician Apprentice

Location: IN - Indianapolis

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus

8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Apprentice works alongside the Biomedical Equipment Technicians, Clinical Engineers and members of the management team for the purpose of learning various functions of the Clinical Engineering department. The BMET Apprentice may provide support functions such as inventory management or database administration. He / She may perform maintenance and repairs as necessary on any general medical equipment, working with direction and guidance from a more experienced team member, and following the Clinical Engineering policies and processes. All activities will be delivered in a manner that assures compliance with the requirements of the Medical Equipment Management Program. The BMET Apprentice will seek opportunities for further formal and informal education, to meet the requirements for advancement along the chosen career path within the Clinical Engineering department.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Deliver high quality and cost effective results by performing a wide variety of support activities and medical equipment service across a wide range of device types and in multiple facilities and clinical care areas as assigned, following the organizational policies and procedures.

Accept guidance and training from more experienced members of the Clinical Engineering department in a way that reflects the Franciscan mission and values while also demonstrating self-accountability for completion of his or her assigned service activities, as directed by supervisor or more experienced team members.

Appropriately document equipment information and service activities within the medical equipment database to assure timely, accurate and complete service documentation and inventory management.

Take action to appropriately respond to and make supervisor aware of any customer concerns, patient incidents, significant device failures or other urgent situation that may arise within the daily activities of the Clinical Engineering team.

Participate in relevant technical and professional training or related activities to demonstrate progression along a career path toward increased responsibilities within the Clinical Engineering department.

Actively participate in assuring the success and positive reputation of the Clinical Engineering department by willingly and competently performing any necessary service functions and/or related administrative activities.

Take responsibility for identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations for positive changes in processes to improve the quality of service or contribute to positive patient or organizational outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Associate's Degree

Preferred Certificate

Required High School Diploma/GED

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED

Never or Rarely

JOB RANGE

INCENTIVE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.