BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 1 – GENERAL SHOP job vacancy in University of Washington – Jobs in Washington

A higher degree of healthcare.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

WHO WE ARE:

As the region’s only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

HMC – CLINICAL ENGINEERING has an outstanding opportunity for full-time (100% FTE, 40 hours a week), day shift, Biomedical Electronics Technician 1 – GENERAL SHOP. The Biomedical Electronics Technician 1 will under relatively close supervision perform troubleshooting, repair, installation, testing and maintenance activities on analog and/or digital electronic patient care equipment. These duties include the routine test, repair and maintenance of equipment such as infusion pumps, electrosurgical generators, blood/fluid warmers, bedside vital sign machines, patient monitoring, patient lifts as well as complex life support equipment such as defibrillators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform entry level Biomedical Electronics work troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, constructing and testing analog and/or digital electronic equipment or apparatus used in the patient care, and clinical areas of a healthcare facility.

Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions

Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.

Schedule and oversee third-party repair as necessary

Provide technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and maintenance to personnel.

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Respond promptly to customer needs

Meet productivity standards set by the department

Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills

Perform related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

REQUIRED

An Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology or related field

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

DESIRED

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and with written communication

Basic computer knowledge

Basic medical terminology

Knowledge of clinical application of common medical equipment

Routinely exercises logical, progressive troubleshooting techniques at both they systems and component level

Demonstrates ability to accurately acquire basic competency on new technologies or makes of equipment through self-study of manufacturer’s documentation, on the job training, and other sources.

Reads, understands and interprets the logical flow of service documentation including schematics, parts lists, servicing procedures and specifications

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.