Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV7572

Working TitleBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

Number of Vacancies1

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Medicine and Oncology ISU

FTE1.0

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide technical support needed on the analysis, maintenance, repair, calibration, installation and upgrades of patient, general medicine, research, medical/other electronic lab equipment. With specialized training is responsible and able to work independently on life support, surgical, specialized, and advanced medical and research equipment systems and technologies and upgrade their network connectivity as necessary. Sustains, supports, and applies best practices to assure that equipment history is documented accurately and timely in agreement with department policies and procedures.

Description of Duties

• Provides technical support on the analysis, maintenance, repair, calibration, installation and upgrades of patient, general medicine, research, surgical, medical/other electronic lab equipment.

• Performs planned maintenance (PM) and electrical safety inspections on a broad range of patient care, lab, and selected support equipment in compliance with established standards. Manages all assigned equipment and schedules required maintenance service.

• Performs pre-acceptance inspections and develops PM procedures on equipment; maintains files on procedures and manuals.

• Ensures test equipment is working properly and calibrated within established intervals.

• Performs analysis and isolation of mechanical or electronic malfunctions.

• Monitors, coordinates and performs any system upgrades accordingly.

• Runs safety tests on potentially all medical equipment and to record documentation of all work performed, such as the results of tests, diagnosis, and repairs.

• Responds expeditiously to calls from clinical departments and research labs to evaluate and rectify valid operator complaints and concerns.

• Researches and initiates orders for repair parts, working within established budget parameters.

• Maintains purchase order log and validates invoices for payment (field service personnel only).

• Provides informal training to equipment users and staff as requested or when circumstances dictate.

• Ensures clear, detailed, and timely documentation of preventive maintenance and repairs.

• Makes recommendations to the department manager regarding service strategies on equipment; keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems.

• Participates in the Quality Improvement / Risk Management program by gaining an understanding of the issues and concerns of customers and making recommendations for improvement.

• Maintains an orderly and functional work environment.

• Provides emergency on-call responsibilities as needed.

• Documents all significant asset-related actions in compliance with department practices.

• Participates in service unit and division meetings.

• Collaborates with fellow technical personnel in service unit and division meetings to ensure they are kept abreast of technical updates and/or device-related problems.

• Verifies all new equipment meets regulatory guidelines and manufacturer’s specifications and complies with UTRGV Asset Tag and Preventive Maintenance policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Technology ( BMET ) or Electronic Engineering.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of related biomedical engineering technologist experience servicing clinic/patient care equipment.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/01/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42940

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document