Biomedical Equipment Services Intern

Company: OSF HealthCare (via Pointcore, Inc.)

Location: Peoria, IL

Employment Type: Internship, Hourly

Hourly Rate: $18.00/hour

About OSF HealthCare & Pointcore, Inc.

OSF HealthCare is a leading national healthcare organization dedicated to its mission of serving patients. Pointcore, Inc., an extension of OSF HealthCare, excels in providing critical services to the healthcare industry. These services include technology (application, IT, network, cybersecurity), healthcare technology management (HTM/biomedical equipment), supply chain, business, and construction. Pointcore leverages decades of experience to serve hospitals and clinics of all sizes, sharing resources, managing costs, and utilizing common infrastructure for the ultimate benefit of patients. You can learn more about Pointcore innovation by following them on LinkedIn and at Pointcore.com.

Your Life – Our Mission: Total Rewards at OSF HealthCare

OSF HealthCare is committed to providing its Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package. This package is designed to support the whole person, engaging with their current stage of life and career, and includes:

• Benefits: A wide array of offerings to support your health and well-being.
• Compensation: Competitive pay, including the $18.00/hour rate for this position.
• Recognition: Programs to acknowledge and reward your contributions.
• Well-being Offerings: Resources focused on your overall health and happiness.

Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Position Summary

As a Biomedical Equipment Services Intern, you will gain invaluable real-world experience by working alongside a team of experienced Biomedical Equipment Service Technicians within one of OSF HealthCare’s nationally recognized medical centers. This internship offers a unique opportunity to supplement your ongoing education through hands-on assistance and performance of repairs and maintenance on a wide range of medical devices.

This internship requires the student to work onsite in Peoria, IL, during their school semester(s). The standard work schedule is Monday-Friday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, with flexibility to accommodate your school schedule while classes are in session.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of an experienced Biomedical Equipment Services Technician, Supervisor, or Manager, the intern will:

• Perform and document equipment incoming acceptance inspections.
• Complete and document scheduled maintenance on medical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and document activities related to medical equipment.
• Document all service and maintenance related activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct rounds throughout the hospital.
• Become familiar with, and act in accordance with, applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the repair and maintenance of medical devices.
• Represent the Department of Clinical Engineering & Biomedical Equipment Services in a compassionate, professional manner to all patients, guests, and OSF Healthcare Mission Partners.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Currently enrolled in, and having completed the first year of an Associate’s Degree program for Biomedical Equipment Repair, Electronics, or other related field OR
  • Currently enrolled in, and completed the second year of a Bachelor’s Degree program for Biomedical Equipment Repair, Electronics, or other related field.
• Skills:
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.