MEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANPrint (overnmentjobs.com/lacounty/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2164084&sharedWindow=0)ApplyMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANSalary$95,248.56 AnnuallyLocationLos Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeDepartmentHEALTH SERVICESJob NumberY6531B+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsPosition/Program InformationFIRST DAY OF FILING: AUGUST 8, 2018 @ 8:00 A.M., PSTUNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICEEXAM NUMBER: Y6531BOPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYDEFINITION:Positions allocable to this journey-level class typically report to a Medical Electronics Technician Working Supervisor, and are characterized by the performance of skilled maintenance and repair work on a variety of medical diagnostic and patient care electronic equipment at a County hospital, healthcare clinic, or facility.Essential Job FunctionsMaintains, repairs, tests, configures, and sets up medical electronic equipment such as defibrillators, electrocardiographs, electroencephalographs, electrosurgical units, pulse oximeters, and physiological monitoring, ultrasound, and therapeutic equipment.Maintains, repairs, tests, configures, and sets up electro-mechanical devices such as blood pressure measuring equipment, and infusion, syringe, and suction pumps.Maintains and repairs laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, and slide stainers.Maintains and repairs other patient related electronic or electro-mechanical equipment.Operates and uses a variety of electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, electrocardiograph simulators, electrosurgical analyzers, patient vital sign simulators, blood pressure analyzers, pulse oximeter analyzers, temperature simulators, frequency counters, and computers used for testing, maintenance, and calibration.Inspects electrical and electronic equipment in patient and non-patient care areas, and performs grounding and leakage tests to ensure compliance with safety regulations.Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment interconnection wiring and cabling.Demonstrates and explains the correct operation of equipment.Requisitions and orders parts and supplies as needed.Keeps time, material, and service records.Maintains, repairs, and tests nurse call, paging, and intercom systems.Maintains, repairs, tests, and installs televisions and video monitors, associated cable hook-ups, and signal distribution devices in patient and non-patient care areas; and, installs and repairs closed-circuit television systems used for medical or patient safety purposes.Maintains and repairs wired and wireless medical telemetry devices and related equipment.RequirementsSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:An Associate of Science degree* from an accredited institution, in Biomedical Electronics Technology, Electronics Technology, or a directly related field; or, equivalent military training -AND
– three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of medical and patient care electronic equipment, one (1) year of which must have been at the journey-level**.LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.Physical Class III – Moderate:Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:VISION: Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safely perform essential job-related functions.Desirable Qualifications:+ Experience with patient data networks+ Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteSpecial Requirement Information:*In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor, or Master degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online.**Journey-level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably.
Positions at this level operate with fairly significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying proper procedures to carry out work.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an oral interview covering Job Preparation, Knowledge and Skills, Oral Communication and Problem Solving weighted 100%.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an “as-received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.SPECIAL INFORMATION:Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Applicants with disabilities who require special accommodations must provide the Examination Unit with written notification.VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.
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Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password.
Using a family member’s or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:(323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:(800) 735-2922DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Eric Sanchez, Exam AnalystESanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov(323) 914-7042For detailed information, please click here (acounty.gov/benefits/)01The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.
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Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.Do you understand the above information and instruction?+ Yes+ No02Describe your experience in the maintenance and repair of medical and patient care electronic equipment?
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