Biomedical Equipment Technician 2 (BMET 2)- Clinical Engineering

UVA Health; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 23,980 - 34,154; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Job summary

UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia is looking for a Medical Technician responsible for maintaining and calibrating medical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The candidate should have an Associate's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a starting rate of $21.10 hourly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in medical technology or similar field.
• Valid Virginia Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Analyze medical device performance.

Skills

Electronics

Mechanical systems

TCP/IP networking

Human physiology

Education

Associate’s Degree or CBET

Microsoft Certification

Medical Device Manufacturer Certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a working understanding of engineering disciplines including electronics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, basic TCP/IP networking, desktop computing, and human physiology.
• Responsible for installing, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, performing quality assurance, and accident investigation for medical technology.
• Responsible for maintenance and calibration of medical equipment while maintaining compliance with safety rules, codes, practices and policies.
• Analyzes medical device performance through the completion of preventive maintenance (PM).
• Performs calibration of sophisticated medical devices using various test equipment and through the design of patient simulators.
• Completes repairs on minor to complex medical equipment.
• Maintains UVA medical equipment inventory system.
• Complies with all safety rules, codes, practices and policies.
• Performs initial inspections on medical equipment.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate’s Degree or CBET, Microsoft, Medical Device Manufacturer Certification, etc.
• Experience: 3 years relevant experience.
• Licensure: Valid Virginia Driver's license required.

Physical Demands: Job requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/climbing ladders, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) and walking (distance: 1 – 2 miles/day), repetitive motion: computer keyboard and driving/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids, infectious disease and dust.

Compensation

The starting base rate for this role is $21.10 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings.
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Certification and education support.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.