Level I - Biomed Technician

Position: Level I - Biomed Technician - $24-36 per hour

UW Health is seeking a Biomed Technician Level I for a job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  Biomed Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Work Schedule:
100%, day shift. Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department

Pay:

• This position may be eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Be part of something remarkable

Make a difference in the lives of patients by fixing equipment that's integral in helping them recover.

We are seeking a Biomedical Engineering Technician I to:

• Perform a variety of tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of biomedical equipment and systems.
• Be responsible for supporting, troubleshooting and maintaining department specific tasks related to the UW Health Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) database.
• Keep accurate records of repairs made and follow up with customers on work performed or scheduled.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate's Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year previous Biomedical Engineering Technician or electronics related technical field experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license in the person’s state of residence
  
  • Must be 21 years of age or have three (3) years of driving experience to operate a Patient/Visitor Vehicle or UW Health Vehicle other than a golf cart or utility terrain vehicle Upon Hire Required
• OEM or computer system certifications applicable to UW Health
  Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health Job . Posted job title:
Biomedical Engineering Technician I

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Sign-On bonus