What are the responsibilities and job description for the BioMed Equipment Technician position at UF Health?
Company Description
UF Health is a leading academic health center in Florida, offering world-class patient care through its hospitals, physician practices, and various programs across northeast and north-central Florida. With a commitment to advancing health care excellence, UF Health is supported by over 22,000 employees from the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands healthcare system. Joining UF Health means becoming part of a dedicated team focused on innovation, education, and compassionate care for all patients.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site position for a BioMed Equipment Technician at UF Health in Gainesville, FL. The BioMed Equipment Technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing biomedical and heavy equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting technical issues. The role requires ensuring the proper functioning of medical devices to support the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in a Biomedical Engineering Technology with minimum 1 year experience in electronics maintenance or medical equipment in a healthcare environment.
-Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, or other related technology fields and 3 years of medical equipment service experience in a healthcare environment
-Associate Degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or related technology fields and 3 years of medical equipment service experience in a healthcare environment
-US Military Training in Biomedical Electronics.
-Associate degree in biomedical electronics from Santa Fe community college or other accredited colleges with a 300 hours internship.
A valid State of Florida driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to both the Hospital and the insurance carrier and proof of current automobile personal injury protection (PIP) and liability insurance is required. This position requires a working knowledge of analog and digital electronics. Additionally, knowledge of safety regulations, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: CBET, CRES preferred but not required. Valid State of Florida driver’s license required.