Biomedical Equipment Services Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
OSF HealthCare is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards to its “Mission Partners” (employees). This package includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings designed to focus on the whole person and align with their current stage of life and career. Their mission is encapsulated by “Your life – our Mission.”
Pointcore, Inc. serves as an extension of OSF HealthCare. It is a company that provides key services to the healthcare industry, enabling patient care. These services include technology (application, IT, network, cybersecurity), healthcare technology management (HTM or biomedical equipment services), supply chain management, business operations, and construction. Pointcore leverages decades of experience from serving hospitals and clinics of all sizes within the OSF HealthCare system to extend resources, share costs, and utilize common infrastructure with external clients, ultimately benefiting patients.
Job Description
This is an Internship position for a Biomedical Equipment Services Intern.
Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $17.00/hour. It is an Hourly position.
Work Schedule: The standard work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The job description notes that the work schedule can be worked around the school schedule while school is in session, indicating flexibility for the student.
Position Summary:
As a Biomedical Equipment Services Intern, the individual will gain real-world experience by working alongside a team of experienced Biomedical Equipment Service Technicians within one of OSF HealthCare’s nationally recognized medical centers. The primary purpose of this internship is to supplement the intern’s ongoing education through hands-on repairs and maintenance of medical devices.
Key Responsibilities:
The intern will perform various tasks under the direct supervision of an experienced Biomedical Equipment Services Technician, Supervisor, or Manager:
• Perform and document equipment incoming acceptance inspections.
• Complete and document scheduled maintenance on medical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair medical equipment, and accurately document all activities related to these tasks.
• Document all service and maintenance related activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct rounds throughout the hospital to support equipment management.
• 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 and professional manner to all patients, guests, and OSF HealthCare Mission Partners.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this internship, candidates must meet one of the following academic criteria:
• Currently enrolled in, and have completed the first year of an Associate’s Degree program for Biomedical Equipment Repair, Electronics, or another related field.
• OR
• Currently enrolled in, and have completed the second year of a Bachelor’s Degree program for Biomedical Equipment Repair, Electronics, or another related field.
In addition to academic qualifications, candidates must possess:
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
