BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 3 - University of Washington

Req #: 242973 Department: HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMIC SVCS & FACILITIES[HSAS&F] Appointing Department Web Address: https://hsasf.hsa.washington.edu/scientific-instruments/biomedical-electronics/ Posting Date: 01/24/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 02/09/2025 Salary: $7,318 - $10,469 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: **As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf)** As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **The Health Sciences Academic Services and Facilities' (HSAS&F), Scientific Instruments (SI) unit has opportunities for a Biomedical Electronics Technician 3.** SI provides services that support patient care, laboratory and research equipment for University, state, federal and other publicly funded agencies. Services include technology management, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, routine or emergency repairs, and design and prototype development. SI is a self-sustaining unit. Major customers include UW Medical Center, Laboratory Medicine, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, UW Physicians Neighborhood Clinics, Harborview Medical Center and NW Hospital. The BMET 3 will perform senior-level Biomedical Electronics work such as troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, testing, calibrating, constructing and designing a variety of analog, digital and electromechanical instruments used in healthcare, clinical laboratories and medical research. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Under general supervision, independently troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, test and calibrate basic to complex clinical, laboratory and medical research equipment. **Typical Tasks:** - Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic device malfunctions to the system, device, assembly or component level as needed to best meet the clinical and financial needs of the customer. - Repair or replace defective patient cables, probes or other accessories. - Perform preventive maintenance by cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, calibrating, verifying performance and electrical safety testing. - Document equipment inspections, repairs and failures in database. - Confer with faculty, staff, healthcare providers, laboratory staff, students, vendors and management to resolve equipment problems. - Advise healthcare professionals and administrators on compliance issues related to medical equipment management. - Provide technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and maintenance to clinical and laboratory personnel. - Schedule and oversee third-party repairs as necessary. - May perform repairs on life support equipment under emergent conditions. - Drive state vehicles to service equipment at off-campus locations. - Design, modify and fabricate custom devices, cables and accessories. - Evaluate, make recommendations and approve devices for use on human subjects. - Evaluate medical equipment involved in unusual incidents. - Manage major projects such as new clinic startups, moves, expansions, etc. - Drive state vehicles to service equipment at off-campus locations. - Other related duties as assigned. **Typical Equipment Serviced:** - Diagnostic Imaging Equipment such as general purpose, fluoroscopic, portable, intraoral, panoramic and cephalometric X-Ray generators, ultrasounds, and related accessories such as tables, tube stands, image readers, workstations and related networking issues. - Treatment & Monitoring Equipment such as patient monitors, defibrillators, electrocardiographs, electrosurgical generators, smoke evacuators, aspirators, audiometers, tympanometers, oto/ophthalmoscopes, etc. - Clinical and Research laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, mass spectrometers, chromatography equipment and specialized analyzers. **Typical Tools Used:** - Basic hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, wire strippers, etc. - Power tools such as power screwdrivers, drills, soldering irons, etc. - Electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, thermometers, function generators and power supplies. - Specialized test equipment such as electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, device specific test jigs and diagnostic software. - Software applications including manufacturer's service tools, computerized maintenance management systems, databases, dashboards, spreadsheets and other metrics based monitoring systems. **Performance Expectations:** - Cultivate positive working relationships with coworkers, management, customers, manufacturers, vendors and the general public. - Work independently and as a committed team member. - Model excellence in customer service and trains other to do the same. - Actively support the mission of Scientific Instruments and the University. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation. - Effectively manage time, tools and resources. - Maintain a clean, uncluttered and safe work environment. - Meet personal productivity and billing goals. - Continuously develop technical and leadership skills by active participation in professional associations and by taking relevant training courses. - Mentor and train other BMETs - Actively participate in departmental quality and process improvement activities. - Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions and procedures. - Demonstrate basic computer literacy, including ability to use: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook), voicemail & email, internet browsers & search engines, one or more Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as TMA, Maximo or TMS. - Demonstrate mastery of terminology and concepts related to servicing medical and laboratory equipment and be able to effectively communicate these concepts to coworkers and customers. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** One year of experience as a Biomedical Electronics Technician 2 OR Five years of experience as a Biomedical Electronics Technician **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Two years of experience as a Biomedical Electronics Technician 2 - Certification (or Candidacy) by the International Certification Commission (AAMI/ICC) as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) **WORKING CONDITIONS** - Generally good working conditions. Possible hazards include exposure to electrical shock, ionizing radiation, chemicals and chemical fumes, high-pressure gasses, infectious diseases, and other hazards encountered in clinical and laboratory settings. Protective clothing and equipment may be required in certain environments such as sterile operating rooms, animal care areas and Biosafety Level 3 laboratories. - Constant reaching out, talking, and hearing. - Frequent standing, walking, and grasping. - Occasional sitting, bending, stooping, turning, twisting, bending neck, kneeling, squatting, climbing, wrist turning, pinching, fine manipulation, keyboarding, operating hand controls, operating foot controls, and driving University vehicle. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.