Healthcare Engineering Specialist

University-Health-3; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health’s Retama Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Engineering Specialist responsible for maintaining, testing and calibrating a broad range of medical equipment to support patient care.

You will troubleshoot, perform complex repairs, ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory standards, and collaborate with nurses, physicians and vendors to keep equipment ready for clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or a related field.
• Two years of related experience in a biomedical department or company.
• Knowledge of medical equipment management and applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, calibrate, adjust, repair and test a broad range of medical equipment.
• Perform and document complex repairs and calibration services on patient care and support equipment.
• Ensure medical equipment is managed in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, including those of The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, including nurses, physicians and management, as well as ancillary departments, colleagues and outside vendors.
• Follow University Health, departmental and section policies and procedures.

Skills

Two years experience

Knowledge of medical equipment mgmt

Education

Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology

Job description

Medical equipment plays an essential role in patient care. At University Health's Retama Hospital, you can help ensure that the equipment our clinical teams rely on is maintained, tested and ready to support the patients we serve.

We are seeking a Healthcare Engineering Specialist who enjoys troubleshooting, solving complex equipment issues and working alongside a team of healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to bring your biomedical equipment expertise to a new community hospital and contribute to the care of patients and families in the San Antonio area.

What you’ll do

• Maintain, service, calibrate, adjust, repair and test a broad range of general and specialized medical equipment.
• Perform and document complex repairs and calibration services on patient care and support equipment.
• Help ensure medical equipment is managed in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, including those of The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, including nurses, physicians and management, as well as ancillary departments, colleagues and outside vendors.
• Follow University Health, departmental and section policies and procedures.

What you’ll bring

Required:

• An associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or a related field.
• Two years of related experience in a full-service biomedical department or company.
• A strong working knowledge of medical equipment management, including applicable regulatory standards.

Preferred:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four years of related experience.
• ICC Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) certification.

Why join University Health?

At University Health, you’ll be part of a team committed to serving our community. Your expertise will support the equipment and technology that help our clinical teams care for patients every day.

University Health offers benefits and resources that include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Education benefits and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness resources and an employee assistance program