What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Extern Clinical Engineering position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Function: Provides auxiliary support and establishes support systems for Clinical Engineering staff relating to medical equipment maintenance.
Scope: Responsible for technical assistance on software, documentation and parts systems for maintenance and technical support functions on patient medical equipment and scientific instrumentation.
Provide auxiliary service & support for medical equipment
Conduct equipment electrical safety / performance assurance procedures to comply with regulatory / manufacturer's specifications results under the direct supervision of Clinical Engineering staff as assigned. Physically receive, inventory, assemble, inspect, and conduct performance assurance with documented results under the direct supervision of Clinical Engineering staff as assigned.
Document all support activities performed
Assist in statistical analysis, data input and documentation updates for departmental needs. Using existing Computerized Equipment Management Software System (CEMMS); inventories, records, maintains data integrity standards within database. Responsible for entries in the equipment inventory database and to keep physical records of safe / operational equipment for patient care, updating the service history log with inspections including downtime, repairs and scheduled maintenance.
Inventory and catalog various aspects
Inventory and catalog manufacturer technical documentation. Staff can quickly locate technical manufacturer documentation to support medical equipment repair activity. Inventory and catalog medical equipment parts.
Other duties as assigned
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent. College bound or in-college students.
Preferred Education
Experience Required:
None
Preferred Experience
Some exposure to electrical or mechanical equipment. Experience in collecting data, report writing and spreadsheet operations.
Onsite Presence: Is Required
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Function: Provides auxiliary support and establishes support systems for Clinical Engineering staff relating to medical equipment maintenance.
Scope: Responsible for technical assistance on software, documentation and parts systems for maintenance and technical support functions on patient medical equipment and scientific instrumentation.
Provide auxiliary service & support for medical equipment
Conduct equipment electrical safety / performance assurance procedures to comply with regulatory / manufacturer's specifications results under the direct supervision of Clinical Engineering staff as assigned. Physically receive, inventory, assemble, inspect, and conduct performance assurance with documented results under the direct supervision of Clinical Engineering staff as assigned.
Document all support activities performed
Assist in statistical analysis, data input and documentation updates for departmental needs. Using existing Computerized Equipment Management Software System (CEMMS); inventories, records, maintains data integrity standards within database. Responsible for entries in the equipment inventory database and to keep physical records of safe / operational equipment for patient care, updating the service history log with inspections including downtime, repairs and scheduled maintenance.
Inventory and catalog various aspects
Inventory and catalog manufacturer technical documentation. Staff can quickly locate technical manufacturer documentation to support medical equipment repair activity. Inventory and catalog medical equipment parts.
Other duties as assigned
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent. College bound or in-college students.
Preferred Education
Experience Required:
None
Preferred Experience
Some exposure to electrical or mechanical equipment. Experience in collecting data, report writing and spreadsheet operations.
Onsite Presence: Is Required
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 172698
- Employment Status: Part-Time Not Benefits Eligible
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 35,360
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,680
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 52,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
