Biomedical Engineering Specialist

About the role

Help ensure all medical equipment is safe, functional, and ready for patient use at UW Health. We are seeking a Biomedical Engineering Specialist to:

• Diagnose defective medical equipment and implement repairs without direct supervision in both shop and critical care settings including operating rooms, trauma units, emergency rooms, and various patient care areas.
• Perform, coordinate, monitor, and supervise a preventative maintenance program for all equipment assigned to ensure compliance.
• Determine practicality and cost-effectiveness of utilizing vendors or in-house staff.
• Have a working knowledge of all applicable codes and standards for maintaining medical equipment including those issued by The Joint Commission and other accrediting agencies.
• Aid in creating and conducting new device implementation, training, and workflow enhancements for various groups.

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Day shift. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM. You will work at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI, with potential limited responsibility including other UW Health sites. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree of Applied Science in HTM / Biomedical Engineering or Completion of DOD Biomedical Technician training. 4 years of previous Biomedical Engineering Technician experience in lieu of education, in addition to experience below
• Required: Bachelor's Degree of Applied Science in HTM / Biomedical Engineering or Completion of DOD Biomedical Technician training. 4 years of previous Biomedical Engineering Technician experience in lieu of education, in addition to experience below
• Required: 3 years previous experience as a Biomedical Technician in a Healthcare setting.
• Required: 8 years experience as a Biomedical Engineering Technician in a Healthcare setting.
• Academic Medical Center experience.
• Education and training - Leadership experience.

Skills

Preferred: Certification as a Biomedical Electronic Technician (CBET).

Schedule

100% FTE, Day shift. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM. You will work at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI, with potential limited responsibility including other UW Health sites. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Pay

This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.