Biomedical Equipment Technician I

About the Role

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

This position maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Plan. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of a limited scope of biomedical equipment under the guidance and direct supervision of an experienced healthcare technology management (HTM) professional.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a variety of hospital medical equipment and systems in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer, all regulatory agencies, and Children's Medical Center of Dallas guidelines and practices.
• Maintain documentation consistent with all maintenance activities performed; order repair parts and track receipt of all purchased items.
• React to emergencies and urgent needs for service, as well as participate in the on-call process which demands being available for response during off-hours and weekends.
• Assemble, inspect, and install new equipment.
• Inspect incoming non-hospital owned equipment.
• Meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of clinical equipment, radiological, laboratory, and network medical systems.
• Drive company and/or personal vehicle between various Children's Health locations for meetings, projects, or to service and/or install equipment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of job-related experience (1-2 years preferred).
• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience. Degree in biomedical equipment technology, electronics, military, or equivalent training and experience required.
• Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician preferred.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

Schedule

7:00 am to 3:30 pm, on-site.

Work Environment

We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.