About this role
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
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Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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JOB SUMMARY
Biomedical Equipment Technician III’s act as technical specialists. Biomedical Equipment Technicians at this level perform all duties and responsibilities of a Biomedical Equipment Technician II as well as consistently perform a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of a diverse range of clinical equipment based on risk level, cost, and equipment complexity including life support equipment.
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. They notify user departments regarding status of repairs, assist departments in obtaining loaner or replacement equipment and works with departments to ensure that all incoming clinical equipment is inspected per department policy. Report all patient safety issues to supervisor or manager and assist with correction of issue as required. Assist in identifying and recommending replacement of equipment that is obsolete, has extensive repair history, or has identified safety issues. Conducts evaluations of equipment as required and participates in Device Incident Investigation process and provide follow up to management.
Biomedical Equipment Technician III’s are required to have a CBET certification, and demonstrate competencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform a variety of routine and complex tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, servicing modifications, troubleshooting and calibration of complex therapeutic, diagnostic, and life support biomedical instrumentation by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations
- Assist in the ongoing support and customization of a systematic preventive maintenance program of biomedical instrumentation
- Document the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions, purchase requisitions, and special requests as required in Clinical Engineering’s Equipment management database
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, service, and calibrate a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic devices by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations
- Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions by making alterations (under the direction of department engineers), repairs or sub-system replacements to ensure that biomedical instrumentation and internal circuitry meet specified requirements; make necessary calculations for computing circuit elements necessary to adjust circuitry to specified requirements as instructed
- Coordinate the work performed by service contactors to include maintenance, calibration, installation and verification of service documentation
- Improve or design special test set ups to conduct functional checks of medical electronics test equipment
- Provide technical assistance and instruction to UCSF Medical Center personnel in the operation and maintenance of biomedical instrumentation; provide recommendations regarding purchase of biomedical instrumentation and related accessories
- Advise supervisor of all equipment deficiencies
- Meets departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor
- Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning, time utilization, and cost containment
- Maintains good personal relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, and the general public
- Provides mentoring and precepting of Biomedical Equipment Technicians levels I and II and may provide leadership in managing short-term projects
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation
- Maintains a clean and safe work place
- Performs all duties related to this position as they are needed
- Assists Supervisor in Developing and implementing a plan for professional growth
- Overtime maybe required at times
- On-call duty is available at the BMET III level
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Substantial experience with the Microsoft Office Suite to provide detail and summary equipment and maintenance reports as requested
- Process and document all departmental shipping and receiving activities as they pertain to equipment maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Percentage of Time Spent: 10%
REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
- CBET Certification
- Demonstrable competencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Required:
- High School Diploma
- Work requires a background in medical electronics
- Preferred:
- Associates Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Experience: Required:
- At least eight years of experience in applying biomedical and electronics principles in a medical center environment or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
- Broad range of factory training completed in the past five years spanning at least 75% of Clinical Engineering functional areas.
- Experience and demonstrable competencies in at least 75% of functional groups of Clinical Engineering.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required):
- Considerable knowledge in electronic circuitry
- Considerable knowledge in electronics troubleshooting
- Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawing of biomedical instrumentation
- Extensive maintenance skills in electronics, mechanical or electromechanical device repair
- Ability to read color codes on wiring and electronic components
- Considerable knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology
- Experience and demonstrable competencies in at least 75% of the functional areas of Clinical Engineering
- Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral communications
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff, and the general public
- A working knowledge of e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applications
- Ability to take call as needed
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
- Ability to function in a sterile environment
- Ability to independently work in all clinical areas of UCSF MedicalCenter
- Ability to keep accurate records