Biomedical Engineering Specialist
About the job
- An Associate's Degree of Applied Science in HTM/Biomedical Engineering or completion of DOD Biomedical Technician training, plus four years of previous Biomedical Engineering Technician experience in lieu of education, in addition to the separately required experience.
- At least three years of previous experience as a Biomedical Technician in a healthcare setting.
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) qualification is required.
- Diagnose defective medical equipment and implement repairs without direct supervision in shop and critical care settings, including operating rooms, trauma units, emergency rooms, and patient care areas.
- Perform, coordinate, monitor, and supervise a preventative maintenance program for assigned equipment to ensure compliance.
- Determine whether using vendors or in-house staff is practical and cost-effective.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes and standards for medical equipment, including those issued by The Joint Commission and other accrediting agencies.
- Assist with creating and conducting new device implementation, training, and workflow enhancements for various groups.
- A Bachelor's Degree of Applied Science in HTM/Biomedical Engineering or completion of DOD Biomedical Technician training, with four years of previous Biomedical Engineering Technician experience in lieu of education, in addition to the separately described experience.
- Eight years of experience as a Biomedical Technician in a healthcare setting.
- Academic Medical Center experience.
- Education and training leadership experience.
- Certification as a Biomedical Electronic Technician (CBET).
About the company
UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1998
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Family Planning Benefits
- Professional Development Budget
- Wellness Program
- Childcare Support
- Flexible Work Hours