Biomedical Technician II

Job Description - Biomedical Technician II (979118)

Job Description

Description

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Working under the direct supervision of Biomedical Engineering leadership the Biomedical Equipment Tech II follows designated program outlined for the acceptance, maintenance, safety, performance verification, and efficiency of biomedical equipment used for patient care with supervision and guidance from experienced team members. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the maintenance of medical devices, referencing industry and institutional policies, procedures, and standards within our UH Hospitals and Clinics.

Works under supervision of designated team lead and/or Supervisor.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education
  Associate's Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Clinical or Electrical Engineering, or similar field or
  Applicable Military Training and experience.

• Experience
  3 years of Healthcare Environment experience required.
  An equivalent combination of education and/or directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the stated requirements.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Must have valid State of Texas Driver's License. Upon Hire and

• Licenses and Certifications
  Successful completion and maintenance of CBET certification (Certified Biomedical Engineering Technician) preferred. Upon Hire

• Installs, repairs, and maintains all clinical biomedical equipment and instrumentation used for the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, or care of patients.
• Follows designated program outlined for the acceptance, maintenance, safety, performance verification, and efficiency of biomedical equipment used for patient care.
• Analyzes electronic equipment for cause of failure, isolates, tests, and replaces defective parts. Utilizes computer and networking knowledge and applies that knowledge in interfacing medical systems when necessary.
• Designs and constructs cables, adapters, and other interfacing equipment while ensuring operational safety and compliance.
• Uses a broad spectrum of hand tools and electronic, and computerized test equipment.
• Maintains required records and reports relative to regulatory compliance of biomedical equipment.
• Makes sensitivity, selectivity, and accuracy measurements.
• Makes necessary operational adjustments to electronic equipment.
• Is perceived as the subject matter expert medical device error diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
• Subject matter expert in performing maintenance and diagnosing multiple different issues across multiple different clinical equipment asset classes.
• Prioritizes service calls and unscheduled maintenance or repairs while ensuring responses are within acceptable guidelines and time limits as required by the user department/unit.
• Assists with the design and construction of cables, adapters, and other interfacing equipment.
• Assumes share of call responsibilities. Will assist and participate when contacted by on-call technicians to gain experience on assuming on-call duties. Will assume call within one and half years of employment.
• Maintains professional growth and technical expertise and knowledge…