Healthcare Engineering Specialist I

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain, service, calibrate, and test a wide range of medical equipment. You will document complex repairs and ensure compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.

You will interact with clinical staff, management, nurses, physicians, and vendors to uphold equipment readiness and safety. Associate degree required; Bachelor preferred; ICC radiology certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field is required.
• 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) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Joint Commission standards and other applicable regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, services, calibrates, adjusts, repairs, and tests general and specialized medical equipment.
• Provides and documents complex repairs and calibration services on a broad range of patient care and support equipment.
• Interacts with department employees, clinical staff including management, nurses and physicians, ancillary staff and outside vendors.
• Complies with UH, departmental and section policies and procedures.

Education

Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology

Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains, services, calibrates, adjusts, repairs, and tests general and specialized medical equipment for the University Health. Provides and documents complex repairs and calibration services on a broad range of patient care and support equipment. Must have a strong working knowledge of all aspects of medical equipment management including standards and regulations relating to The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agencies. Must be able to interact with other department employees, clinical staff including management, nurses and physicians, ancillary staff and outside vendors. Complies with UH, departmental and section policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field is required. Bachelor degree in any 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) preferred.

FUNCTIONS/BEHAVIORS

Performs highly skilled work of high difficulty in the inspection, preventative maintenance, repair and safety testing of general imaging equipment, such as X-Ray units, portable X-Ray units, fluoroscopy systems, CR units, mammography units and ultrasound systems. (E 60%)