Biomedical Engineering Specialist

UW Health • Madison, WI

159d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference in the lives of patients by fixing equipment that's integral in helping them recover.
We are seeking a Biomedical Engineering Specialist to:
Diagnose defective medical equipment and implement repairs without direct supervision in both shop and critical care settings including operating rooms, trauma units, emergency rooms, and various patient care areas.
Perform, coordinate, monitor, and supervise a preventative maintenance program for all equipment assigned to ensure compliance.
Determine practicality and cost-effectiveness of utilizing vendors or in-house staff.
Have a working knowledge of all applicable codes and standards for maintaining medical equipment including those issued by The Joint Commission and other accrediting agencies.
Assist with creating and conducting new device implementation, training, and workflow enhancements for various groups.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree of Applied Science in HTM / Biomedical Engineering or Completion of DOD Biomedical Technician training. Four (4) years of previous Biomedical Engineering Technician experience in lieu of education, in addition to experience below.
• 3 years years previous experience as a Biomedical Technician in a Healthcare setting.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree of Applied Science in HTM / Biomedical Engineering or Completion of DOD Biomedical Technician training. Four (4) years of previous Biomedical Engineering Technician experience in lieu of education, in addition to experience below.
• 8 years experience as a Biomedical Technician in a Healthcare setting.
• Academic Medical Center experience.
• Education and training - Leadership experience.
• Certification as a Biomedical Electronic Technician (CBET)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose defective medical equipment and implement repairs without direct supervision in both shop and critical care settings including operating rooms, trauma units, emergency rooms, and various patient care areas.
• Perform, coordinate, monitor, and supervise a preventative maintenance program for all equipment assigned to ensure compliance.
• Determine practicality and cost-effectiveness of utilizing vendors or in-house staff.
• Have a working knowledge of all applicable codes and standards for maintaining medical equipment including those issued by The Joint Commission and other accrediting agencies.
• Assist with creating and conducting new device implementation, training, and workflow enhancements for various groups.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees