Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced HTM professional to perform evaluations, repairs, and preventive maintenance on patient-care devices across facilities. The role emphasizes independent work, project management, and regulatory compliance to ensure patient safety and service quality.

Ideal candidates have extensive HTM background across modalities, strong vendor relationships, and a proven record of meeting KPI targets. Occasional travel is required as part of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years minimum experience; 8–10 years preferred.
• Experience with healthcare technology management programs.
• ACI Certification required (CBET, CRES, CLES or CHTM); must obtain within 12 months of date of hire.
• If not certified by 12/31/2018, downgrade to MSER level I.
• HTM expertise across modalities and equipment (clinical lab, imaging, radiation, networking).
• Medical equipment knowledge (manufacturers, models, modalities, capital planning).
• Understanding regulatory requirements of medical devices (CMS, TJC, CLIA, AABB, NRC, State, Local).
• Project management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft products; CMMS experience.
• Strong planning, communication, and presentation skills.
• Travel required periodically.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on devices used in patient care.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and manages projects.
• Delivers service meeting regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Assists HTM leadership with facility and vendor relationships.
• Meets established KPI requirements.

Skills

HTM experience

Project mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Vendor relations

Travel ready

Education

Associates or 2-year technical

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced HTM professional to perform evaluations, repairs, and preventive maintenance on patient-care devices across facilities. The role emphasizes independent work, project management, and regulatory compliance to ensure patient safety and service quality.

Ideal candidates have extensive HTM background across modalities, strong vendor relationships, and a proven record of meeting KPI targets. Occasional travel is required as part of responsibilities.