Biomedical Engineer Specialist

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Specialist to maintain and service advanced medical devices across the MLH system. You will act as a subject matter expert, mentor others, and coordinate with Clinical Engineering leadership to ensure equipment reliability.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related fields, 5–7 years of clinical engineering experience, and a valid Tennessee driver license.

Qualifications

• Requires Biomedical Engineering knowledge and ability to maintain complex clinical equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication with clinical staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic maintenance and safety inspections on anesthesia machines, ventilators, lasers, dialysis equipment, and monitors.
• Maintain documentation for all equipment purchases, evaluations, and lease/rental devices.
• Identify causes of malfunctions and implement effective repairs.
• Support inventory control and parts management for clinical equipment.
• Provide expert guidance to Clinical Engineering management and other positions within MLH system.

Skills

Clinical engineering

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Associate's degree in Computer Engineering

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical equipment test gear

Diagnostic equipment knowledge

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

A Brief Overview

The Biomedical Equipment Specialist provides Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare system responsibility for the total maintenance for one or more of the following devices: Anesthesia Machines, Respiratory Ventilators, Surgical Lasers, Perfusion Equipment, Patient Monitor Systems/Networks, Steam & Plasma Sterilization, and Dialysis. Serves as the subject matter expert in repairs and maintenance of the above equipment for the MLH system. The Biomedical Engineer Specialist will assist other Biomedical Engineers by providing cross- training in matters related to their specialty. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs periodic maintenance, performance assurance, electrical safety inspections and other safety tests to any of the following specialized medical equipment: anesthesia machines, respiratory ventilators, surgical lasers, perfusion equipment, patient monitoring systems/networks, steam/plasma sterilization, or dialysis machines.
• Maintains documentation and inspects/tests all newly purchased, evaluation, demo, leased or rented medical equipment.
• Determines cause of problems or malfunctions on all levels of complex medical equipment.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of clinical equipment of specialized medical equipment.
• Ensures parts, supplies and material management functions are maintained.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self- development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Ensures department related communications are coordinated among all team members.
• Provides expert information and advice in his or her area of specialty to Clinical Engineering management and other clinical positions within the MLH system.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Associates Degree Biomedical Engineering
• Preferred - Associates Degree Computer Engineering
• Preferred - Associates Degree Electrical Engineering
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Military Training Computer Engineering
• Preferred - Military Training Electrical Engineering

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Clinical/Biomedical Engineering 5-7 years
• Preferred - Substitutions allowed: In lieu of Associate's degree, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years of experience in Clinical Engineering, electronic engineering, computer, or related engineering experience. 7-9 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Class D Driver License -Tennessee - Tennessee Motor Vehicle
• Preferred - Class D Driver's License - Arkansas - Arkansas Motor Vehicle
• Preferred - Class R Driver's License - Mississippi - Mississippi Motor Vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires extensive knowledge of clinical equipment, an extremely high degree of analytical skills, effective written and oral communications, knowledge of and ability to apply highly technical principles, concepts and techniques in solving complex technical problems.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as equipment manuals.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, physicians, equipment manufacturers and vendors.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and maintain control of workflow.
• Normal eye-motor coordination, manual dexterity, visual perception (including color vision) and hearing. Vision and hearing may be corrected to normal range by corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Demonstrates effective and correct use of hand tools.
• Demonstrates a logical and methodical approach in analyzing problems and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use test equipment needed to perform equipment repair.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Will mentor, train, and/or provide guidance to less experienced Biomedical Engineers located at all Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare hospitals.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.