Job Description

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Purpose of Position :

Under medical direction, performs work requiring a high degree of knowledge and skill in the operation and monitoring of bio-medical machines. Responsible for overall administration of bio-medical machine department in a large hospital or hospital center. Participates in research studies.; performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

• Serves as member of team with medical and nursing personnel in performing difficult or specialized treatments and examination.
• Plans, organizes and directs operations of bio-medical machine department. Is responsible for administration and coordination of the service and maintenance of highest standards. Supervises technical and auxiliary staff assigned to various units and directs preparation of work schedules.
• Develops and formulates methods and procedures to govern operation of service. Conducts continuing evaluation of effectiveness and recommends and implements necessary changes. Exercises central control over inventory, requisitioning, delivery and distribution of supplies and equipment. Establishes guidelines for inspection, maintenance and repair of equipment and supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of equipment and recommends and arranges for major replacements.
• Prepares budget request for personal service, equipment and supplies.
• Directs establishment and maintenance of system of records and reports.
• Participates in studies and research projects.
• Provides consultative and technical advice to professional and technical personnel.
• Keeps abreast of current technical literature and puts into use new procedures previously approved by proper authority.
• Participates in planning and organizing on-the-job training and special training programs for medical, nursing and technical staff assigned to service. Teaches selected subjects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree, which included course work in Bio-Medical Technician field, and three years experience in the appropriate bio-medical technician field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,
• Senior high school graduation or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma, and four years experience in the appropriate bio-medical technical field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,
• A satisfactory equipment combination of education and experience.
• Employees performing blood analysis require certificates of qualification issued by the New York City Department of Health in the subspecialty of 29 (Ph blood gases) or specialty 28 (general clinical chemistry).

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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