Biomedical Tech III

UCSF Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician III to provide advanced maintenance and repair of clinical and laboratory equipment, including life-support devices. This role serves as a technical resource and collaborates with departments to ensure equipment safety and proper operation.

CBET certification and 75% competency across Clinical Engineering areas are required. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a strong electronics background, with extensive hands-on repair

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and background in medical electronics.
• CBET Certification required.
• Eight years of experience in applying biomedical and electronics principles in a medical center environment.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawing of biomedical instrumentation.
• Extensive maintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repair.
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair a diverse range of clinical equipment including life support devices.
• Serve as a technical resource to UCSF HealthCare and Academic Research System staff.
• Notify departments about repair status and assist in obtaining loaner or replacement equipment.
• Assist in identifying obsolete equipment and safety issues and recommend replacements.
• Participate in Device Incident Investigation and provide follow up to management.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

Clinical equipment knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Background in medical electronics

Associates degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology

Tools

Factory training in Clinical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Biomedical Equipment Technician III's act as technical specialists. Biomedical Equipment Technicians at this level perform all duties and responsibilities of a Biomedical Equipment Technician II as well as consistently perform a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of a diverse range of clinical equipment based on risk level, cost, and equipment complexity including life support equipment.

Biomedical Equipment Technicians at this level serve as a resource to UCSF Healthcare and Academic Research System employees in the proper operation and maintenance of clinical and/or laboratory equipment. They notify user departments regarding status of repairs, assist departments in obtaining loaner or replacement equipment and works with departments to ensure that all incoming clinical equipment is inspected per department policy. Report all patient safety issues to supervisor or manager and assist with correction of issue as required. Assist in identifying and recommending replacement of equipment that is obsolete, has extensive repair history, or has identified safety issues. Conducts evaluations of equipment as required and participates in Device Incident Investigation process and provide follow up to management.

Biomedical Equipment Technician III's are required to have a CBET certification, and demonstrate competencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering.

Qualifications

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• CBET Certification
• Demonstrablecompetencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering

Qualifications

• Education:
• Required:
• High School Diploma
• Work requires a background in medical electronics
• Preferred:
• Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology
• Experience: Required:
• At least eight years of experience in applying biomedical and electronics principles in a medical center environment or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
• Broad range of factory training completed in the past five years spanning at least 75% of Clinical Engineering functional areas.
• Experience and demonstrable competencies in at least 75% of functional groups of Clinical Engineering.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required):
• Considerable knowledge in electronic circuitry
• Considerable knowledge in electronics troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawing of biomedical instrumentation
• Extensive maintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repair
• Ability to read color codes on wiring and electronic components
• Considerable knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology
• Experience and demonstrable competencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering
• Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral communications
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general public
• A working knowledge of e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applications
• Ability to take call as needed
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
• Ability to function in a sterile environment
• Ability to independently work in all clinical areas of UCSF MedicalCenter
• Ability to keep accurate records

About Us

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

The placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html