Biomedical Engineer Specialist

About the role

For over a century, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare has served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South. The Biomedical Equipment Specialist provides system‑wide responsibility for the total maintenance of one or more of the following device categories: anesthesia machines, respiratory ventilators, surgical lasers, perfusion equipment, patient monitor systems/networks, steam & plasma sterilization, and dialysis. The specialist serves as the subject‑matter expert for repairs and maintenance of this equipment across the MLH system, assists other biomedical engineers with cross‑training in their specialty, and models behavior aligned with the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Performs periodic maintenance, performance assurance, electrical safety inspections, and other safety tests on specialized medical equipment (anesthesia machines, respiratory ventilators, surgical lasers, perfusion equipment, patient monitoring systems/networks, steam/plasma sterilization, dialysis machines).
• Maintains documentation and inspects/tests all newly purchased, evaluation, demo, leased, or rented medical equipment.
• Determines cause of problems or malfunctions on all levels of complex medical equipment.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and deactivation of clinical equipment.
• Ensures parts, supplies, and material management functions are maintained.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self‑development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Ensures department‑related communications are coordinated among all team members.
• Provides expert information and advice in area of specialty to Clinical Engineering management and other clinical positions within the MLH system.

Education Requirements

• Required: Associate's Degree in Biomedical Engineering
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Computer Engineering
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Military Training in Computer Engineering
• Preferred: Military Training in Electrical Engineering

Experience Requirements

• Required: 5–7 years in Clinical/Biomedical Engineering
• Preferred: 7–9 years
• Substitution allowed: In lieu of an Associate's degree, a high school diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years of experience in Clinical Engineering, electronic engineering, computer, or related engineering experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Class D Driver License – Tennessee (Tennessee Motor Vehicle)
• Preferred: Class D Driver's License – Arkansas (Arkansas Motor Vehicle)
• Preferred: Class R Driver's License – Mississippi (Mississippi Motor Vehicle)

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of clinical equipment and an extremely high degree of analytical skills.
• Effective written and oral communications; ability to understand and prepare complex written materials such as equipment manuals.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of associates, physicians, equipment manufacturers, and vendors.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize tasks, set priorities, and maintain control of workflow.
• Normal eye‑motor coordination, manual dexterity, visual perception (including color vision), and hearing (correctable to normal range).
• Effective and correct use of hand tools.
• Logical and methodical approach to analyzing problems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to effectively use test equipment needed to perform equipment repair.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques in solving complex technical problems.

Supervision

Will mentor, train, and/or provide guidance to less experienced Biomedical Engineers located at all Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare hospitals.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The position requires heavy work – exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently. Close visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. Visual acuity may also be needed to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

Culture

Our associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide, and the patients they serve. We value family, team, and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.