BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 1 - TEMPORARY
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Mechanic/Technician
Posted on April 3, 2019
Req #: | 166144 |
Department: | |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 04/29/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $26.41 to $37.79 per hour |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: | This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |
UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Temporary Biomedical Electronics Technician I at the University of Washington Medical Center supports patient diagnoses and facilitates patient care through the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of general medical equipment. The Biomedical Electronics Technician I is an entry level position and is primarily responsible for the service of general biomedical equipment, while working under the direct supervision of the Biomedical Electronics Technician Lead.
UWMC BMET I job duties:
•Conducts incoming inspections and documents all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
•Installs new biomedical equipment after determining safety, performance, and preventative maintenance requirements.
•Maintains and/or repairs biomedical equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
•Operates with a positive and patient focused customer service attitude.
•Assists clinical staff in the evaluation and selection of medical equipment.
•Continually strives to improve UWMC Clinical Engineering processes and procedures
•Follows safe working practices and actively works to resolve internal and external conflicts
•Utilizes effective resource management and prioritization skills
•Communicates with the rest of the Clinical Engineering team in an active and professional manner
•Maintains productivity standards and adjusts habits to meet workload changes
Biomedical Electronics Technician I (BMET I) desired skills and qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
An Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technology
OR
Equivalent education/experience
OR
Certification by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) as a candidate
DESIRED
Knowledge of proper safety precautions related to common medical equipment.
Knowledge of clinical applications of common medical equipment.
Ability to exercise logical, progressive troubleshooting techniques at both the system
and component level.
Ability to identify and understand the basic operating principles of standard analog and digital electronic circuits and electromechanical components.
Ability to read electrical and electronic circuit diagrams. Ability to identify components both schematically and physically to the generic type and family.
Ability to successfully identify and order proper repair components from OEM or third party.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.