Biomedical Technician II

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direct supervision of Biomedical Engineering leadership, the Biomedical Technician II follows designated programs for the acceptance, maintenance, safety, performance verification, and efficiency of biomedical equipment used for patient care. The role performs routine medical-device maintenance tasks, referencing industry and institutional policies, procedures, and standards within UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics. The position works under the supervision of a designated team lead and/or Supervisor, with guidance from experienced team members.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Clinical or Electrical Engineering, or a similar field, or applicable military training and experience.
Three years of healthcare environment experience.
Valid State of Texas driver's license upon hire.
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and bend to analyze equipment.
Ability to work with others in a fast-paced team environment and interact effectively with all employees.
Strong analytical and PC skills.
Excellent judgment, professionalism, and customer service skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Superior interpersonal skills.
An equivalent combination of education and/or directly related experience may be substituted for the stated requirements.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion and maintenance of CBET (Certified Biomedical Engineering Technician) certification.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain clinical biomedical equipment and instrumentation used for patient diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, or care.
Follow designated programs for the acceptance, maintenance, safety, performance verification, and efficiency of biomedical equipment.
Analyze electronic equipment failures, isolate and test faults, and replace defective parts; apply computer and networking knowledge to interface medical systems when necessary.
Design and construct cables, adapters, and other interfacing equipment while ensuring operational safety and compliance.
Use a broad spectrum of hand tools and electronic and computerized test equipment.
Maintain records and reports required for regulatory compliance of biomedical equipment.
Make sensitivity, selectivity, and accuracy measurements and make necessary operational adjustments to electronic equipment.
Serve as a subject matter expert in medical-device error diagnosis, maintenance, and repair, including issues across multiple clinical equipment asset classes.
Prioritize service calls and unscheduled maintenance or repairs, responding within the guidelines and time limits required by user departments or units.
Assist with the design and construction of cables, adapters, and other interfacing equipment.
Share call responsibilities, assist on-call technicians to gain experience, and assume call within one and a half years of employment.
Maintain professional growth and technical expertise through seminars, conferences, and other educational forums.
Demonstrate commitment to the organization's values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Innovation.
Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid Time Off, available day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave benefit.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Merit increases.