Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Biomedical Tech I

Department: HTM

Location: Children's Health- Dallas

Shift: 1st; Full-time

Job Type: On-site

Why Children’s Health?

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. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Position maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Plan. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibrations and repair of a limited scope of biomedical equipment under the guidance and direct supervision of an experienced healthcare technology managements (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 on off-hours as well as weekends.
• Assemble, inspect and install new equipment.
• Inspect incoming non-hospital owned equipment.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.
• Participating in meetings, study sessions, departmental activities and education to include manufacturer and / or vendor training.
• Involvement in special projects, incidents involving equipment and / or other assignments as indicated.
• Exhibits a basic understanding and can communicate the use of devices supported.
• Proves basic support of acuity equipment for direct patient care.
• Familiar with the operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.)
• Basic understanding of both local and national public safety and regulatory issues.
• Solve basic front-line customer service issues.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 1 year Minimum 1-2 years of job-related experience preferred
  
  

Education

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Degree in biomedical equipment technology, electronics, military or equivalent training and experience Req
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician Preferred
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and proof of insurance Required
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. 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.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are 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
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.