Clinical Engineering Technician I
About The Position
The Clinical Engineering Technician I plays a vital role in the safe and effective operation of medical equipment throughout the healthcare system. This position is responsible for the inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of a broad range of biomedical, electronic, and electromechanical devices used in patient diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. The technician ensures that all clinical equipment meets manufacturer specifications, regulatory requirements, and hospital safety standards, while minimizing equipment downtime and supporting uninterrupted patient care. Working closely with clinical staff, nursing, and other departments, the Clinical Engineering Technician contributes directly to patient safety and the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery by maintaining high standards of equipment reliability and performance.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in biomedical Instrumentation Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology Electronics, Information Technology or related field or completion of U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and 1 year of experience in biomed, electronic and/or mechanical repairs, IT or related fields
- HS Diploma and 3 years of experience in clinical engineering, electronic and/or mechanical repairs IT or related fields
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Annual TB Screening
- Criminal Background Check
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Inspection of medical equipment
- Preventive maintenance of medical equipment
- Calibration of medical equipment
- Troubleshooting of medical equipment
- Repair of a broad range of biomedical, electronic, and electromechanical devices used in patient diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring
- Ensuring all clinical equipment meets manufacturer specifications, regulatory requirements, and hospital safety standards
- Minimizing equipment downtime
- Supporting uninterrupted patient care
- Working closely with clinical staff, nursing, and other departments
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
