Clinical Engineering Generalist II

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

At UPMC, we're all here for the same reason - to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better. UPMC is looking for a full-time Clinical Engineering Generalist II to support our Shadyside location. This position works Monday- Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm. The Clinical Engineering Generalist II will perform repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on Diagnostic Imaging and patient related medical devices used throughout UPMC, hospital affiliates, and institutions contracting for services with BioTronics Inc. Work under minimal supervision and may periodically assist in orientation, training, assigning and checking the work of the Clinical Engineering Generalist I.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Computer/ IT Information Technology, BMET Apprenticeship Certification or Journeyman papers (if applicable) is required.
• Equivalent military experience and/or equivalent hospital or manufacturers service experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital or manufacturers service experience and/or demonstrates equivalent proficiencies.
• Manufacturers Certification of 2 priority types of Medium equipment and/or equivalent training required.
• General knowledge of electronics, digital circuitry operations and Information Technology, or surgical instrumentation (as applicable).
• General knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, physics, chemistry, optics, pneumatics, hydraulics, hospital structure and regulatory requirements (as applicable).
• General Computer skills as required to operate a Computer Maintenance Management System.

Responsibilities

• Understand and operate all standard test equipment.
• With direct supervision, occasionally performs preventive maintenance, inspection and repair of High priority type medical equipment.
• Maintain records of all work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System and kronos system.
• Participates in on-call rotation as indicated by director.
• Travel between UPMC sites, hospital affiliates, and institutions for services with BioTronics Inc is required as needed.
• With minimal direct supervision, provide consultation to administration, nursing, and medical staff regarding operational, training, application and technological advancements of medical instrumentation.
• Use of personal vehicle may be required.
• Understand and implement specific regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuing education and the development of Clinical Engineering Generalist I.
• Routinely performs preventive maintenance, inspection and repair of Low, and Medium priority type medical equipment.

Benefits

• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA
• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

What This Job Offers

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