Biomedical Equipment Technician 2

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake– Clinical Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for a Biomedical Electronics Technician 2. The BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 2 performs journey-level biomedical electronics work troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, constructing and testing analog and/or digital electronic equipment or apparatus used in the patient care, life support, and clinical laboratory areas of a health care facility. Work from schematic diagrams, blueprints, service documentation, federal, state and local electrical and fire safety codes, and from verbal instructions. This position may support all UW Medicine campuses.

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology or related field
Two years of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment in the hospital setting
Computing and networking knowledge or experience
Valid drivers license required for travel between sites

Responsibilities

Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect medical equipment and instrumentation, including life-support equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
Assist with and evaluate third-party repairs.
Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
Provide mentoring to other biomedical electronics technicians.
May assist senior biomedical electronics technicians or supervisor with in-service educational programs on use of equipment.