Entry-Level Biomedical Equipment Technician Trainee

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Bioengineering offers a challenging Biomedical Equipment Technician Trainee role in Iowa City. You will test, calibrate, and repair electronic medical equipment under supervision, and participate in on-the-job training to advance to Biomedical Equipment Technician.

Responsibilities include documenting tests, diagnosing issues, ordering parts, and attending training courses to stay current in the field. Location is on campus with full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two year resident electronic technology trade school within the past five years.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
• This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Tests the performance and operating characteristics of medical electronic and electro mechanical equipment of limited complexity to ensure compliance with established performance and safety standards.
• Documents the results of equipment safety/performance tests.
• Diagnoses problems and performs corrective maintenance and/or calibration as required on medical electronic and electro-mechanical equipment of limited complexity.
• Documents actions required to correct equipment malfunctions.
• Orders parts and supplies as required in the maintenance and fabrication of medical electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Attends workshops, conferences and specialized training courses to keep abreast of the field.
• Reads, studies, or reviews appropriate publications related to the field.

Education

Two-year electronic technology trade school

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Bioengineering offers a challenging Biomedical Equipment Technician Trainee role in Iowa City. You will test, calibrate, and repair electronic medical equipment under supervision, and participate in on-the-job training to advance to Biomedical Equipment Technician.

Responsibilities include documenting tests, diagnosing issues, ordering parts, and attending training courses to stay current in the field. Location is on campus with full-time schedule.