Biomed Engineering Tech I/Biomedical Engineering/ FT/Day

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Pet Insurance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is hiring a BIOMED ENGINEERING TECH - I to support hospital device maintenance and patient safety. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on medical devices with limited supervision, ensuring regulatory compliance and high service quality.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to travel to other sites as needed, and participation in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
• Professional certification preferred or 1-3 years related experience.
• Technical school/1 year college preferred.
• Technical school/2 years college with associate’s degree or military minimum.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment aligned with the organization’s mission and values.
• Document and maintain CMMS records of all work activities.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on devices per PM/OVP targets.
• Travel to other sites as directed and participate in on-call rotations.
• Coordinate replacement parts and service orders and ensure proper invoicing.

Education

High School Graduate/Equivalent

Professional Certification Preferred Or 1-3 Years Of Related Experience

Technical School/1 Year College Preferred

Technical School/2 Years College / Associate’s Degree, Military - Minimum

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: BIOMED ENGINEERING TECH - I

Position Summary

With very little supervision, UHS HTM BMET III performs: evaluations, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on devices used in the care and treatment of patients at assigned UHS facilities.

• Can perform preventive maintenance (PM) or operational verification procedure (OVP) on 75% of the device types in inventory.
• Can repair 75% of the device types in inventory unassisted.

Focuses performance to ensure the safest and best possible patient experience. Delivers exceptional service to all customers that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements and compliance. Assists in developing and strengthening facility and vendor relationships. Meets all established key performance indicator (KPI) requirements.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and values.

Documents and maintains records of all work activities in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Can perform preventive maintenance (PM) or operational verification procedure (OVP) on 35% of the device types in inventory.
• Can repair 35% of the device types in inventory unassisted.

Participates in continuing education. Participates in on-call schedule/rotation as directed. Routinely performs the corrective and preventive maintenance of devices and all related follow-up communications. Travels to other sites as directed/needed. Understands and complies with some regulatory requirements. Understands and properly operates test equipment required for the repair and maintenance of devices in the HTM Program. Follows established corporate and local policies and procedures pertinent to the position held. Participates in and/or facilitates in-service education to device users. Coordinates the ordering of replacement parts and/or service on devices. Ensures replacement parts/services are delivered and ensures accuracy of invoicing. Ensures all exchange parts ordered are returned for proper credit within the time frame specified.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: High School Graduate/Equivalent - Required

Professional Certification Preferred Or 1-3 Years Of Related Experience

Technical School/1 Year College Preferred

Technical School/2 Years College / Associate’s Degree, Military - Minimum

Physical And Sensory Requirements

Moderate experience with healthcare technology management programs.

Moderate medical equipment knowledge (manufacturers, models, modalities, device types).

General understanding of regulatory requirements of medical devices (CMS, TJC, CLIA, AABB, NRC, State, Local).

Moderate computer skills (Microsoft products), Moderate experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) products.

Local travel will be required periodically.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.