Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Health, located in Plano, TX, is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to maintain clinical equipment, perform calibrations, and repair tasks within the Healthcare Technology Management department.

The position is on-site with a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm shift, offering growth opportunities, exposure to a range of medical devices, and a focus on ensuring safe, reliable equipment for patient care.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician preferred.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a variety of hospital medical equipment and systems in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements; maintain documentation of maintenance activities.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent service needs; participate in on-call for off-hours and weekends.
• Assemble, inspect and install new equipment.
• Inspect incoming non-hospital owned equipment.
• Demonstrate understanding of clinical equipment, radiological, laboratory and network medical systems.

Skills

Biomedical equipment maintenance

Electrical safety

Calibrations

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology

Tools

Medical equipment testing tools

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Department: Healthcare Technology Management

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Position maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Plan. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibrations and repair of a limited scope of biomedical equipment under the guidance and direct supervision of an experienced healthcare technology managements (HTM) professional.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a variety of hospital medical equipment and systems in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer, all regulatory agencies and Children's Medical Center of Dallas guidelines and practices; maintain documentation consistent with all maintenance activities performed; order repair parts and track receipt of all purchased items.
• React to emergencies and urgent needs for service, as well as participate in the on-call process which demands being available for response on off-hours as well as weekends.
• Assemble, inspect and install new equipment.
• Inspect incoming non-hospital owned equipment.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of clinical equipment, radiological, laboratory and network medical systems.
• Drive company and/or personal vehicle between various Children's Health locations for meetings/projects or to service and/or install equipment.

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 1 year. Minimum 1-2 years of job-related experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience. Degree in biomedical equipment technology, electronics, military or equivalent training and experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician preferred
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and proof of insurance required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.