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BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 2, HMC - CLINICAL ENGINEERING
 

BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 2, HMC - CLINICAL ENGINEERING
Req #: 231445
Department: HMC - CLINICAL ENGINEERING
Job Location: Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date: 04/12/2024 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: $6416 - $9180 per month 
Other Compensation:  
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift 
Benefits: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.
  • Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs
  • Plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options
  • Enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Receive UPASS Benefits which give free public transportation in the Puget Sound region w/ participating transit companies

    For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.  

    • Harborview Medical Center – CLINICAL ENGINEERING has an outstanding opportunity for full-time (100% FTE, 40 hours a week), day shift, Biomedical Electronics Technician 2.

    WORK SCHEDULE
  • 40 hours per week
  • Day Shift

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    The BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 2 performs journey-level biomedical electronics work troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, constructing and testing analog and/or digital electronic equipment or apparatus used in the patient care, life support, and clinical laboratory areas of a health care facility. Work from schematic diagrams, blueprints, service documentation, federal, state and local electrical and fire safety codes, and from verbal instructions.

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    •Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect medical equipment and instrumentation, including life-support equipment.
    •Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
    •Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
    •Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
    •Assist with and evaluate third-party repairs.
    •Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
    •Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
    •Provide mentoring to other biomedical electronics technicians.
    •May assist senior biomedical electronics technicians or supervisor with in-service educational programs on use of equipment.

    REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
  • An Associate's Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology or related field
    AND
  • Two years of experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment in the hospital setting
    AND
  • Computing and networking knowledge or experience
    OR
  • Equivalent education/experience.


    ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 


    As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine.


    Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.


    ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER  
    UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.    UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

      
    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.   

     
    Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    • Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.