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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
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A Biomedical Equipment Technician maintains medical and laboratory equipment and instruments, provides repairs and inspections, and tests and calibrate equipment.
$67,140 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
This is the operational/practitioner level for the Biomedical Equipment Technicians job series. Under direction and supervision, incumbent performs a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of a diverse range of clinical equipment including life support equipment. Incumbent performs scheduled maintenance on clinical equipment using specialized test equipment, assists in the support of a systematic preventive maintenance program of biomedical instrumentation, and documents the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions and special requests as required. Biomedical Equipment Technicians at this level serve as a resource to UCSF Healthcare and Academic Research System employees in the proper operation and maintenance of clinical and/or laboratory equipment. Required Qualifications Min 3 years related experience to acquire competency in applying biomedical and electronics principles in a hospital environment or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
Knowledge in electronic circuitryKnowledge in electronics troubleshooting Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawing of biomedical instrumentationMaintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repairAbility to read color codes on wiring and electronic componentsA working knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminologyAbility to comprehend and follow both written and oral communicationsAbility to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general publicA working knowledge of e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applicationsAbility to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessaryAbility to function in a sterile environment if necessaryAbility to keep accurate recordsWork requires a background in electronics.
High School Diploma RequiredWilling to assist at other UCSF Campuses Preferred Qualifications CBETAssociates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment TechnologyExperience with Radiology Equipment
Knowledge in electronic circuitryKnowledge in electronics troubleshooting Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawing of biomedical instrumentationMaintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repairAbility to read color codes on wiring and electronic componentsA working knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminologyAbility to comprehend and follow both written and oral communicationsAbility to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general publicA working knowledge of e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applicationsAbility to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessaryAbility to function in a sterile environment if necessaryAbility to keep accurate recordsWork requires a background in electronics.
High School Diploma RequiredWilling to assist at other UCSF Campuses Preferred Qualifications CBETAssociates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment TechnologyExperience with Radiology Equipment