Biomed Equipment Assistant, Part-time

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

Paid Time Off day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX offers a training track for a Biomedical Equipment Assistant, a role under supervision to develop skills in maintenance and performance verification of patient care equipment. The position is for 12 to 18 months or 2,000 hours, designed for currently enrolled students at UT Southwestern partner facilities.

The program focuses on practical knowledge, safety standards, and the Medical Equipment Maintenance Plan with guidance from senior technologists,

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an Associate’s Degree program in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Clinical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong basic understanding of biomedical equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn and follow UT Southwestern policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain clinical biomedical equipment used for patient care.
• Follow program guidelines for equipment acceptance, maintenance, safety, and performance verification.
• Analyze electronic equipment failures, test components, and replace faulty parts.
• Design and construct interfacing cables/adapters while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Utilize a range of hand tools and test equipment for diagnostics.
• Maintain records and reports for regulatory compliance of equipment.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth via seminars and conferences.
• Support organizational values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Innovation.
• Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biomedical equipment knowledge

Electrical/engineering concepts

Teamwork skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Clinical or Electrical Engineering, or similar

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job 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 number 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!

Job Summary

Working under the direct supervision of a senior Biomedical Equipment Tech this is a training position for a Biomedical Equipment Assistant role. Incumbents must be a currently enrolled student at a UT Southwestern partner facility. This position will end after the completion of 12 to 18 months or 2,000 hours are completed whichever comes first. The Biomedical Equipment Assistant is a training/orientation position to develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, tools, and critical reasoning necessary to properly follow the institution's Medical Equipment Maintenance Plan. The Biomedical Equipment Assistant 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 staff. The Assistant will practice under the direct supervision of a senior Biomedical Engineering Technologist, referencing policies, procedures, and standards that support the UT Southwestern Medical Device Maintenance Plan.

Benefits

• 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

Experience and Education

• Must be actively enrolled and pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Clinical or Electrical Engineering, or similar field, or applicable military training and experience.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Maintains professional growth and technical expertise and knowledge through seminars, conferences, and other educational forums.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Innovation.
• Attends required meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.