Biomedical Equipment Technician

Parkland Community Health Plan; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to inspect and repair medical electronic equipment to meet safety standards. You will calibrate devices, perform safety inspections, and document all maintenance work, ensuring equipment remains operable.

ABE technology degree or related field is required, with 2 years' healthcare BE experience preferred; military BE training may substitute.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or related discipline.
• Two years of biomedical equipment technology experience preferred in a healthcare setting.
• Military Biomedical Equipment Technician program may substitute for education.
• No certification/registration/licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and performs routine to complex repairs on equipment to the component level.
• Analyzes problems to determine best repair actions, including emergency situations.
• Documents all maintenance activity, parts orders, and equipment modifications.
• Trains medical staff on proper and safe use of equipment.
• Performs staff coordination with maintenance, engineering, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Provides 24/7 support for major equipment issues to ensure timely correction.

Skills

Equipment calibration

Safety inspections

Electronic test equipment

Hand tools

Technical communication

Emergency troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or related field

Job description

Biomedical Equipment Technician# Parkland Careers## Biomedical Equipment TechnicianApply: Parkland: LL BLK 600: Full time: Posted Today: 990603**Primary Purpose**Inspects and performs routine to complex repairs on all medical electronic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in compliance with applicable safety standards. **Education** Must have an Associate's degree in a Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronic Engineering or a Computer Science related discipline. **Experience** Prefer two (2) years of Biomedical Equipment Technology experience in a healthcare setting. **Equivalent Education and/or Experience** May have successful completion of a Military Biomedical Equipment Technician program to substitute for education requirements.May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the education and the experience requirements. **Certification/Registration/Licensure** None **Required Tests for Placement** None **Skills or Special Abilities** Must have expertise in two specific equipment modalities.Must be able to inspect and perform routine repairs on equipment.Must be able to perform calibrations and safety inspections. Must be capable of using a broad spectrum of hand tools and electronics test equipment.Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management.Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders. **Responsibilitie**sInspects and performs routine to complex repairs on equipment to the component level and analyzes problems in order to determine the best course of action for repairing equipment, often in emergency situations. Serves as a resource person and interacts with staff, employees, vendors, and manufacturers to obtain technical support and information and assists in the use of equipment. Supports others such as maintenance and engineering with electronic equipment problems to ensure that all repaired equipment is operable in a timely manner. Documents all equipment maintenance activity and keeps accurate records of equipment sent out, parts ordered, and received. Maintains records of each piece of medical equipment, tracking all repairs, calibrations, inspections, and modifications to ensure that all equipment maintenance is well documented. Researches, orders, and maintains necessary replacement parts inventory for repairs and inspections to ensure that all necessary parts are in stock and available for staff use in equipment procedures. Conducts staff training and inservices for medical staff on the proper and safe use of equipment. Performs complex equipment evaluations to ensure that newly purchased equipment meets users requirements and manufacturers claims. Serves as a resource person 24 hours a day each week to assist technicians as needed to respond to major equipment problems throughout the hospital to ensure the prompt and accurate correction to equipment problems.### Working at ParklandParkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.