Healthcare Engineering Specialist I

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain, service, calibrate, repair, and test general and specialized medical imaging equipment, ensuring performance and safety. The role requires documenting complex repairs and working with clinical staff and vendors to support patient care.

Candidates should have an associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field; a bachelor's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field is required.
• Bachelor degree in related field is preferred.
• Two years of related experience required; four years preferred. ICC Certification (CRES) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, services, calibrates, adjusts, repairs and tests general and specialized medical imaging equipment.
• Documents complex repairs and calibration services on imaging equipment to comply with policies.
• Interacts with clinical staff, management and outside vendors to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Biomedical equipment maintenance

Calibration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

ICC Certification (CRES) preferred

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%)