Biomedical Equipment Assistant, Part Time

Summary

Working under the direct supervision of a senior Biomedical Equipment Tech this is a training position for a Biomedical Equipment Assistant role. Incumbents must be a currently enrolled student at a UT Southwestern partner facility.

This position will end after the completion of 12 to 18 months or 2,000 hours are completed whichever comes first.

The Biomedical Equipment Assistant is a training/orientation position to develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, tools, and critical reasoning necessary to properly follow the institutions Medical Equipment Maintenance Plan. The Biomedical Equipment Assistant 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 staff. The Assistant will practice under the direct supervision of a senior Biomedical Engineering Technologist, referencing policies, procedures, and standards that support the UT Southwestern Medical Device Maintenance Plan.

Experience and Education

• Must be actively enrolled and pursuing an Associate's Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Clinical or Electrical Engineering, or similar field, OR Applicable Military Training and experience.

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.
• Maintains professional growth and technical expertise and knowledge through seminars, conferences, and other educational forums.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational Values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Innovation.
• Attends required meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and bend to analyze equipment.
• Able to work with others in a fast-paced, team environment and to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
• Strong analytical and PC skills.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Superior interpersonal skills.

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 minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources 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.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!