Engineering Associate - Periop

Engineering Associate - Periop 🔍 Iowa City, Iowa, United States New 📁 Facilities Operations/Engineering 📅    11 hours ago Post Date 📅    26003015 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for

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Under minimal supervision completes a variety of medical equipment repairs, safety verification and preventive maintenance tasks on a broad range of patient care equipment and/or systems of moderate complexity. Serves as the front-line customer contact for assigned departments and completes assigned projects and installations according to manufacturer or regulatory requirements. May respond to after-hours troubleshooting and repair calls. This position will focus on these tasks in the Periop (O.R.) environment.

Position Responsibilities:

Analysis Read PM procedures, gather equipment and tools to complete the work Document maintenance performed, and parts used in the maintenance management system Engineering Project Management Independently complete directed assignments such as: Assist with check-in and activation of equipment for go-live of new units/projects Unpacking and assembly of medical equipment, attaching labels, completing initial preventive maintenance inspections and delivery of equipment Configuration updates, recall remediation updates of limited complexity or scope Compliance Preventive maintenance and repair work in accordance with Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists or other regulatory standards Follow manufacturer repair or preventive maintenance procedures May occasionally include repair and maintenance of specialized or specialty equipment Planning May be asked for input when planning a project that will involve the technician's effort to complete May be asked to create, sort, and/or filter a list of equipment affected by a project May be asked to assemble tools required for completing project and plan/prioritize the order in which the identified project tasks are completed Application of Technical Knowledge Measure voltages, current and other electronic characteristics to rule out, isolate or diagnose the cause of equipment failures Evaluate electrical or mechanical specifications of replacement parts to determine if the parts will fit the application Swap and exchange system assemblies or components to identify equipment failures Troubleshoot equipment problems through an understanding of equipment function and use May respond to after-hours on-call support of medical equipment, escalating to supervisory personnel when additional support is needed Communication Explain repairs and repair costs to clinical users to assist them with deciding whether to take equipment out of service May participate in training new Bioengineering staff by explaining procedures or engineering tasks involved with repair and maintenance Leadership May on occasion provide functional direction of new staff and students on a limited scope Financial Responsibility Obtain part or repair pricing from equipment vendors for special order parts or proposed stock items Obtain RMA from company for vendor depot repairs Arrange vendor on-site repairs Request a PO from Supply Chain Associate and place orders when needed

Pay Grade :

3A https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/professional-and-scientific-compensation/professional-and-scientific-job-classifications-pay#accordion-item-15011-2

Percent of Time :

100%

Schedule :

40hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

Benefits Highlights :

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.

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Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree within biomedical engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements:

Typically, 0-1 years of experience working with biomedical equipment or healthcare technology. Basic knowledge of medical equipment function. Basic understanding of common clinical terminology as well as that of life sciences such as anatomy and physiology. Basic electronic training with knowledge of electronic theory and technology. Must meet the University of Iowa Fleet Services program rules and regulations, due to the ability to drive University vehicles.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience maintaining medical equipment in a field service or healthcare environment. Experience with Phillips PICiX and Intellivue monitoring products. Experience with BD Alaris infusion pump product lines. To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. For additional questions contact Dean Manternach at Dean-Manternach@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information Classification Title:

Engineering Associate Appointment Type:

Professional and Scientific Schedule:

Full-time Work Modality Options:

On Campus Compensation Pay Level:

3

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Healthcare Contact Name:

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