Biomedical Engineering Specialist

About the role

Be part of something remarkable
Make a difference in the lives of patients by fixing equipment that's integral in helping them recover.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Certification as a Biomedical Electronic Technician (CBET) preferred.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• An 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

$15,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Schedule

100% FTE, Day shift. Schedule will range Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

University Hospital

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Company Commitment

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.