Biomedical Electronics Technician 1

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Health Sciences Academic Services and Facilities’ (HSAS&F), Scientific Instruments (SI) unit has opportunities for a Biomedical Electronics Technician 1. SI provides services that support patient care, laboratory and research equipment for University, state, federal and other publicly funded agencies. Services include technology management, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, routine or emergency repairs, and design and prototype development. SI is a self-sustaining unit. Major customers include UW Medical Center, Laboratory Medicine, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, UW Physicians Neighborhood Clinics, Harborview Medical Center and NW Hospital. The BMET 1 will perform entry-level Biomedical Electronics work such as troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, testing and calibrating a variety of analog, digital and electromechanical instruments used in healthcare, clinical laboratories and medical research.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technology OR Equivalent education/experience OR Certification by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) as a candidate
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift/move at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, test and calibrate basic clinical, laboratory and medical research equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic device malfunctions to the system, device, assembly or component level as needed to best meet the clinical and financial needs of the customer.
• Repair or replace defective patient cables, probes, or other accessories.
• Perform preventative maintenance by cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, calibrating, and verifying performance and electrical safety testing.
• Document equipment inspections, repairs and failures in database.
• Confer with faculty, staff, healthcare providers, laboratory staff, students, vendors and management to resolve equipment problems.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and maintenance to clinical and laboratory personnel. and oversee third-party repairs as necessary.
• Assist Senior BMETs in performance of their duties.
• May perform repairs on life support equipment under emergent conditions.
• Drive state vehicles to service equipment at off-campus locations.
• Fabricate custom devices, cables and accessories.
• Evaluate, make recommendations and approve devices for use on human subjects.
• Evaluate medical equipment involved in unusual incidents.
• Other related duties as assigned
• Cultivate positive working relationships with coworkers, management, customers, manufacturers, vendors and the general public.
• Work as a committed team member.
• Exhibit excellence in customer service.
• Actively support the mission of Scientific Instruments and the University.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Effectively manage time, tools and resources.
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered and safe work environment.
• Meet personal productivity and billing goals.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and skills by active participation in professional associations and by taking relevant training courses.
• Actively participate in departmental quality and process improvement activities.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
• Serve as a representative of the SI to both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy including ability to use: Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access and Outlook, voicemail and email, internet browsers and search engines, one or more Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as TMA, Maximo, or TMS.
• Demonstrate familiarity with terminology and concepts related to servicing medical and laboratory equipment and be able to effectively communicate these concepts to coworkers and customers.

Benefits

• outstanding benefits
• opportunities for professional growth
• environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree