Clinical Engineering Student Worker

The Clinical Engineering (CE) Student Worker works with experienced BMET to gain hands on experience in the field of biomedical equipment maintenance. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to be immersed into the fun and fast paced environment of CE. This temporary role allows them to perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of biomedical equipment. The CE Student Worker will work with VCU Health System’s dedicated CE team, learning about medical equipment maintenance and how CE partners with clinical and business departments to deliver safe, high-quality care and remarkable patient and team member experiences. Guided by experience leadership teams, the CE Student Worker will contribute to real-world projects that impact our organization, our patients, and the community in Richmond, VA.

Essential Job Statements

• Introduction to biomedical equipment 

• Develop and apply medical equipment knowledge to support department and organizational initiatives.  

• Demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for safety across the area of responsibility by role modeling daily key concepts of a high reliability organization as personal work habits.  

• Performs other duties as assigned and/or participating in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and the team. Accepting alternate responsibilities as required.  

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position. 

Employment Qualifications 

Required Education: 

Enrolled in High School or a current student in a post-secondary Engineering program at a local, accredited/technical school. 

Preferred Education: NA 

Licensure/Certification Required: NA 

Licensure/Certification Preferred: NA 

Minimum Qualifications 

Years and Type of Required Experience 

None 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

Strong organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environment, self-learner, independent and excellent problem-solving skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams). 

Cultural Responsiveness 

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias.  

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 

General office environment. 

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 

​Availability to work part-time in Richmond, VA from May- August (3 months)​

Physical Requirements   

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Climbing, Balance, Bending  

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing  

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards    

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - far, Acuity - near   

Hazards: Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to high pitched noises

Mental/Sensory – Emotional     

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking 

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change 

Days

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