Biomed Engineering Tech III / Biomedical Engineering / FT / Day
About the Role
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
With very little supervision, UHS HTM BMET III performs evaluations, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on devices used in the care and treatment of patients at assigned UHS facilities. Focuses performance to ensure the safest and best possible patient experience. Delivers exceptional service to all customers that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements and compliance. Assists in developing and strengthening facility and vendor relationships. Meets all established key performance indicator (KPI) requirements.
Responsibilities
- Documents and maintains records of all work activities in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Can perform preventive maintenance (PM) or operational verification procedure (OVP) on 75% of the device types in inventory.
- Can repair 75% of the device types in inventory unassisted.
- Participates in continuing education.
- Participates in on-call schedule/rotation as directed.
- Routinely performs the corrective and preventive maintenance of devices and all related follow-up communications.
- Travels to other sites as directed/needed.
- Understands and complies with some regulatory requirements.
- Understands and properly operates test equipment required for the repair and maintenance of devices in the HTM Program.
- May pull and terminate cabling including fiber optic cabling.
- Follows established corporate and local policies and procedures pertinent to the position held.
- Participates in and/or facilitates in-service education to device users.
- Coordinates the ordering of replacement parts and/or service on devices.
- Ensures replacement parts/services are delivered and ensures accuracy of invoicing.
- Ensures all exchange parts ordered are returned for proper credit within the time frame specified.
Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:
- Very experienced with healthcare technology management programs.
- Thorough medical equipment knowledge (manufacturers, models, modalities, device types, capital planning).
- Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements of medical devices (CMS, TJC, CLIA, AABB, NRC, State, Local).
- Professional Certification preferred (CBET, CRES, CLES, CABT, CHTM, PMP, AWS-CSAA, CISSP, CAN, MLT, CRCST) and/or other professional certifications as deemed pertinent by the hiring director.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft products), very experienced with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) products.
- Local travel will be required periodically.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
- Professional Certification - Preferred
- Technical School/2 Years College / Associate's Degree, Military - Minimum
Years of Related Experience - 3-5 years Minimum
Physical and Sensory Requirements
- Direct supervision given. Specific/detailed instructions provided. Procedures well established. Limited decisions made. Supervisor readily available as needed.
- Independent judgment necessary. Supervisor is usually available. Decisions made on a regular basis. Supervisor availability is limited.
- Little to no guidance provided by Supervisor on daily basis.
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program if offered.
- Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.