Biomedical Technician III

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 66,500 - 99,500

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Houston is seeking a Biomedical Technician to support complex Life Support equipment. The role requires specialized technical support, maintenance, and the ability to communicate with clients effectively. Candidates must have at least four years of experience and an Associate's degree in Biomedical Technology or a related field. This full-time position is onsite with competitive salary ranges from $66,500 to $99,500 based on experience.

Qualifications

Four years of Biomedical Technology experience; may substitute years of experience for education.
Six years of BMET or military BMET or hospital manufacturer field service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support complex Life Support equipment with specialized training.
Provide technical support, maintenance, upgrades, and incident investigations.
Communicate with clients to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.

Skills

Technical support

Electrical safety inspections

Communication skills

Project management

Software skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Biomedical Technology or Electronic Engineering

Bachelor’s Level Degree

Job description

Job Overview

Supports complex, Priority 1 Life Support equipment that requires specialized training and expertise. This equipment will be inclusive of all ventilation and anesthesia equipment, in addition to the laboratory and patient care areas. Provides technical & On Call support on the analysis, maintenance, calibration, installation and upgrades on general patient medical / scientific electronic equipment, physiological monitoring, surgical equipment (as applicable) and other electronic equipment. Demonstrates technical support, pre-purchase evaluations, incident investigations and project management for defined equipment for the institution. Coordinates inside/outside vendor support activity to obtain completion of equipment support activity and contract compliance. This a primary RCC Offsite campus support function incurring large amounts of travel. This position requires 1 FTE.

Demonstrated Technical Competency and Training

Demonstrate technical support for all modalities of medical, surgical and scientific electronic, equipment and conduct electrical safety inspections for the institution to the component level.
CS Support, deliver products and services no later than the Project Due date.
Utilization of software skills and Local Area Network basics meets the needs of equipment support and communication needs.
On Call support will be provided after normal working hours on a rotational basis.
Support patient medical equipment pre-purchase evaluations, incident investigations and project management that are consistent with knowledge and experience.
Coordinates outside support activity with vendors and clients to obtain completion of equipment support activity / contracts.
Provide Nursing In services on equipment operational issues to reduce Operator Errors while improving patient quality of care.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory guidelines and hospital Policy & Procedures that govern Biomed equipment support operations.
Demonstrating quick adaptation to new technology's appropriately.

Customer Communication related to Equipment support activities and status

Communicate with clients to obtain access to equipment, resolve equipment issues and minimize equipment downtime resulting in safe / operational equipment to our patients and operators.
Open and constructive lines of communications with customers will be demonstrated by technician throughout repairs communicating repair status in conversations and e-mails, in a financially responsible manner.

Other duties as assigned

Education

Associate’s degree in Biomedical Technology (BMET) or Electronic Engineering.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Level Degree

Experience Required

Four years of Biomedical Technology experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

Preferred Experience

Six years of BMET, military BMET or hospital manufacturer field service experience

Onsite Presence

Is Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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