Healthcare Engineering Specialist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Healthcare Engineering Specialist I to maintain, service, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and test a broad range of medical equipment. This hands‑on role directly supports patient care equipment safety and reliability.

You will work with clinical teams and outside vendors, ensuring repairs meet regulatory standards and organizational policies, while advancing biomedical engineering skills in a complex healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, calibrate, adjust, repair and test general and specialized medical equipment.
• Perform and document complex repairs and calibration on patient care and support equipment.
• Apply knowledge of medical equipment management standards and regulations (e.g., The Joint Commission).
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams including management, nurses, physicians, and vendors.
• Ensure work complies with University Health policies and procedures.

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Healthcare Engineering Specialist I

University Health | San Antonio, Texas

Join University Health and put your biomedical equipment expertise to work supporting the technology clinicians rely on to deliver exceptional patient care.

We are seeking a Healthcare Engineering Specialist I to maintain, service, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and test a broad range of general and specialized medical equipment throughout University Health. This is an excellent opportunity for a biomedical equipment professional who enjoys hands‑on technical work and wants to contribute directly to the safety and reliability of patient care equipment.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Maintain, service, calibrate, adjust, repair and test general and specialized medical equipment.
• Perform and document complex repairs and calibration services on a broad range of patient care and support equipment.
• Apply your knowledge of medical equipment management standards and regulations, including requirements related to The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with clinical and operational teams, including management, nurses, physicians, ancillary staff and outside vendors.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with University Health, departmental and section policies and procedures.

What You’ll Need

• Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or a related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Two years of related experience in a full-service biomedical section, department or company is required.
• Four years of related experience is preferred.
• ICC Certification for Radiology Equipment (CRES) is preferred.

Why University Health?

At University Health, your technical expertise has a direct impact on patient care. You’ll work with a wide variety of medical equipment while collaborating with healthcare professionals across the organization. If you’re looking to grow your biomedical engineering career in a complex healthcare environment where your work truly matters, we’d like to hear from you.