Biomed Equipment Assistant, Part-time

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB 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.

 

BENEFITS
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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Not Applicable 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