Biomedical Technician III - Surgery Support

Service Skilled Trade

The Biomedical Technician III supports complex, Priority 1 Life Support equipment that requires specialized training and expertise. This equipment will be inclusive of all ventilation and anesthesia equipment. Provides technical & On Call support on the analysis, maintenance, calibration, installation and upgrades on ALL modalities of medical, Surgical and scientific electronic equipment. Local Area Network basics meets the needs of equipment support and communication needs. Demonstrate technical support, pre-purchase evaluations, incident investigations and project management for defined equipment for the institution. Coordinate inside/outside vendor support activity to obtain completion of equipment support activity and contract compliance.

Demonstrate technical support for general patient care medical equipment, physiological monitoring, surgical equipment and conduct electrical safety inspections for the institution to the component level. - CS Support, deliver products and services no later than the Project Due date. - Utilization of software skills meets the needs of equipment support and communication needs. - On Call support will be provided after normal working hours on a rotational basis - Support patient medical equipment pre-purchase evaluations that are consistent with knowledge and experience. - Coordinates outside support activity with vendors and clients to obtain completion of equipment support activity - Provide Nursing In services on equipment operational issues to reduce Operator Errors while improving patient quality of care - Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory guidelines and hospital Policy & Procedures that govern Biomed equipment support operations.

Communicate with clients to obtain access to equipment, resolve equipment issues and minimize equipment downtime resulting in safe / operational equipment to our patients and operators - Open and constructive lines of communications with customers will be demonstrated by technician throughout repairs communicating repair status in conversations and e-mails, in a financially responsible manner.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Associate's Degree Biomedical Technology (BMET) or Electronic Engineering.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Technology (BMET) or Electronic Engineering.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 4 years Biomedical Technology experience.
• Required: 2 years Experience required with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred: Six years of BMET, military BMET or hospital manufacturer field service experience. Experience with surgery, anesthesia, respiratory and/or IR areas.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.