Healthcare Engineering Specialist I

University Health System- San Antonio; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain, service, calibrate, adjust, repair and test a wide range of patient care and support equipment. The role emphasizes compliance with The Joint Commission standards and related regulations.

The candidate should hold an associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field, with two years of related experience (four preferred) and ICC (CRES) certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field required.
• Bachelor degree in any related field preferred.
• Two years of related experience in a full service biomedical section/department or company required; Four years preferred.
• ICC Certification for radiology equipment (CRES) preferred.

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 UHS, departmental and section policies and procedures.

Skills

Medical equipment maintenance

Calibration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field

Bachelor degree in any related field

ICC Certification for radiology equipment (CRES)

Job description

Maintains, services, calibrates, adjusts, repairs, and tests general and specialized medical equipment for the University Health System. 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 UHS, 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.