Clinical Engineer - Tech 1 - Biomed

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in maintaining and calibrating medical technology. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a basic understanding of engineering principles and relevant experience in medical equipment. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this organization values the unique perspectives of all employees. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare technology, this position offers the chance to contribute significantly to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years relevant experience in medical equipment maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain medical technology and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of devices.
• Conduct quality assurance and accident investigations.

Skills

Basic understanding of engineering disciplines

Electronics

Pneumatics

Mechanical systems

TCP/IP networking

Desktop computing

Human physiology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School or Post High School Tech Training

Tools

Test equipment for calibration

Job description

Demonstrates a basic 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.

Position Compensation Range: $21.52 - $33.36 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School or Post High School Tech Training.
Experience: 0-3 years relevant experience.
Licensure: Valid 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.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.