Residence Requirements:

THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION. There is one anticipated vacancy at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation.

Examples of Duties:

A Chief Biomedical Repair Technician supervises and performs a variety of activities in relation to all biomedical equipment utilized in patient care at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation; 

Oversees and performs a variety of routine, complex and highly-specialized work involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing, modification, troubleshooting and calibration of all biomedical equipment;

Supervises staff to include determining assignments, reviewing time and attendance, issuing disciplines and completing performance evaluations/competencies;

Assists in developing recommendations of safety standards for biomedical equipment;

Assists in administering a systematic preventive maintenance program for biomedical equipment;

Interprets engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphical illustrations;

Assembles, repairs and maintains mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and software-driven devices and systems of various levels of difficulty according to specifications;

Performs troubleshooting, diagnoses and performs corrective actions on biomedical equipment, software and internal electronic circuitry in accordance with specified requirements;

Makes necessary calculations for computing circuit elements necessary to adjust circuitry to specified requirements as required;

Documents all stages of biomedical equipment lifecycle from installation through corrective and preventative maintenance actions to removal from service for all biomedical equipment and accessories as required; prepares reports as requested;

Informs supervisor of equipment deficiencies and advises on corrective course of action as required;

Determines methods used to test biomedical equipment for optimal functionality;

Assists in developing and performs training programs for operators of biomedical equipment;

Checks the work of and serves as a mentor to lower-level Biomedical Services personnel;

Ensures work is performed in accordance with applicable safety standards, policies and procedures for areas including, but not limited to, quality assurance, infection control safety, environment of care and patient experience;

Provides technical assistance and instruction to ECMCC personnel in the operation and maintenance of biomedical equipment and accessories;

Provides recommendations regarding the purchase or lease of biomedical equipment, related accessories and contractual services;

Assists in the evaluation of new equipment and accessories; assists in consulting with sales and technical representatives on products and procedures;

May serve as a backup to the Director of Biomedical Services in his/her absence to oversee administrative function.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must meet one of the following requirements on or before the date of the written test:

A.) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Biomedical Electronics, Electronics or closely related field and five (5) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, of which two (2) years involved the installation, maintenance and repair of biomedical equipment and one (1) year of supervisory experience (see note 1.); or:

B.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, of which two (2) years involved the installation, maintenance and repair of biomedical equipment and one (1) year of supervisory* experience (see note 1.); or:

C.) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Notes:

1. *A supervisory position is defined as a position in which supervision was a major responsibility of the job. Occasional or partial supervision of work crew is not acceptable supervisory experience.

2. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

3. Your degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. A grade of "D" or better is necessary for a course to be credited as successfully completed. If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to this Department for a list of acceptable companies providing this service; you must pay the required evaluation fee.

Notice to Candidates: Transcripts will now be accepted by the Department of Personnel ONLY at time of application.
All subsequent transcripts must be submitted at time of interview.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However,candidates may find information in the publication "How to take a written test" helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm

Subjects of Examination:

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:

1. Basic electronics, including electrical and electronic circuitry, schematics and wiring diagrams

These questions test for knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices involved in basic electronics, including electrical and electronic circuitry, schematics, and wiring diagrams; and may include such areas as the concepts of voltage, current, and resistance; the identification and function of circuit and solid state components; and the ability to interpret electrical and electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.

2. Use of electronic test equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the use of electronic test equipment, including identification and proper selection of electronic test equipment.

3. Repair, maintenance, and operating characteristics of electronic equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the operating characteristics, proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment.

4. Biomedical instrumentation

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation, application, calibration, maintenance, and repair of various types of biomedical monitoring devices and biomedical instruments, including safety procedures.

5. Supervision

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Unless otherwise noted, candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards, "Spell Checkers", “Personal Digital Assistants", "Address Books", "Language Translators", "Dictionaries", or any similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring books or other reference materials.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.