Summary

Working under the direct supervision of Biomedical Engineering leadership the Biomedical Equipment Tech III follows designated program outlined for the acceptance, maintenance, safety, performance verification, and efficiency of biomedical equipment used for patient care with supervision and guidance from experienced team members. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the maintenance of medical devices, referencing industry and institutional policies, procedures, and standards within our UH Hospitals and Clinics. Works under supervision of designated team lead and/or Supervisor.     

Experience and Education

• Completion of Associates Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Clinical or Electrical Engineering, or similar field, OR Applicable Military Training and experience.
• Five (5) years of Healthcare Environment experience required. An equivalent combination of education and/or directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of stated requirements.   
• Successful completion and maintenance of CBET certification (Certified Biomedical Engineering Technician) preferred.  
• Must have valid State of Texas Driver’s License.    

Job Duties

• Installs, repairs, and maintains all clinical biomedical equipment and instrumentation used for the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, or care of patients.
• Follows designated program outlined for the acceptance, maintenance, safety, performance verification, and efficiency of biomedical equipment used for patient care.
• Analyzes electronic equipment for cause of failure, isolates, tests, and replaces defective parts.
• Utilizes computer and networking knowledge and applies that knowledge in interfacing medical systems when necessary.
• Designs and constructs cables, adapters, and other interfacing equipment while ensuring operational safety and compliance.
• Uses a broad spectrum of hand tools and electronic, and computerized test equipment.
• Maintains required records and reports relative to regulatory compliance of biomedical equipment.
• Makes sensitivity, selectivity, and accuracy measurements.
• Makes necessary operational adjustments to electronic equipment.
• Is perceived as the subject matter expert medical device error diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
• Subject matter expert in performing maintenance and diagnosing multiple different issues across multiple different clinical equipment asset classes.
• Prioritizes service calls and unscheduled maintenance or repairs while ensuring responses are within acceptable guidelines and time limits as required by the user department/unit.
• Assists with the design and construction of cables, adapters, and other interfacing equipment.      
• Assumes share of call responsibilities.
• Will assist and participate when contacted by on-call technicians to gain experience on assuming on-call duties.
• Will assume call within one and half years of employment.
• Maintains professional growth and technical expertise and knowledge through seminars, conferences, and other educational forums.
• Acts as Lead Biomedical Technician by assisting new employees with more complex or difficult tasks. 
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational Values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Innovation.
• Attends required meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.    

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to work with others in a fast-paced, team environment and to interact effectively with all employees.
• Strong analytical and PC skills.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Superior interpersonal and leadership skills; proven ability to develop and motivate employees to meet and exceed performance standards.  
• The following is the acronym, “PACT”, and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:
  • P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
  • A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
  • C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.
  • T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team.

Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.    

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a hospital or hospital clinic environment.  
• Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.  
• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.  

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information   UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or veteran status.