Biomedical Equipment Technician 1

About the role

The Biomedical Electronics Technician 1 position at UW Medical Center Montlake – Clinical Engineering offers an opportunity to assist senior technicians in the installation and maintenance of medical equipment. This role requires on-the-job training and supports a variety of biomedical instruments, apparatus, systems, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with inspecting and installing medical and related technical equipment in medical and research facilities.
• Learn to properly service multiple specific types of equipment such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment, and other related technical equipment.
• Learn to repair, calibrate, and maintain specific types of medical equipment and how to properly maintain required documentation.
• Learn to effectively communicate with customers keeping them fully informed of the status of repairs.
• Learn to properly safety test medical equipment to ensure patient and staff safety with regard to electrical or mechanical hazards.
• Consult with medical or research staff to ascertain that the equipment functions properly and safely.

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology or related field.
• A valid drivers license required to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair medical equipment.
• Knowledge of medical equipment operation and maintenance.
• Effective communication skills.
• Safety awareness and ability to test equipment for hazards.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Pay range: $34.84 - $49.88 hourly

Schedule

Shift: First Shift