Biomedical Technician I

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This is an entry level Biomedical Technician position and is responsible for performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair on medical equipment and systems. Installation work that may include routine configuration and setup. Medical equipment hardware setup and dis-assembly, assisting Biomedical technicians in the performance of their duties as needed. This position has no responsibility for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hardware needed for daily installs and projects.
• Delivers and picks up hardware to assigned locations, hospital, and remote clinics.
• Processes trouble tickets including contacting users and technicians for further details.
• Assists in institutional upgrades and sweeps, as needed, following department established procedures for installation and hardware configuration.
• Assists in the install, repair, or replacement of enterprise equipment.
• May be assigned to work with technicians on specific assignments.
• Checks various systems for errors, and reports findings.
• Starts job tasks and monitors workflows to ensure the successful completion of tasks.
• Adds, moves and deletes devices in asset database.
• Answers main phone line and routes calls as needed.
• Documents accurate work notes for trouble tickets and asset records.
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency with electronics repair and troubleshooting, mechanical systems, and customer service.
• Proficiency in the various desktop operating system environments and basic desktop application suites, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and email.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated human relations and communications skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• A strong commitment to excellence in service.
• Ability to follow specific directions.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• One year of applicable or related experience.
  
  

Preferred

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Electronics or medical equipment repair experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Health Care.
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To Request a Reasonable Accommodation For a Disability, Please Contact The University Of Utah Health Hospitals And Clinics Human Resources Office At 801-581-6500.If You Or Someone You Know Has Experienced Discrimination Or Sexual Misconduct Including Sexual Harassment, You May Contact The Director/Title IX Coordinator In The Office Of Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action

Sherrie Hayashi

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 69552

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule 8-5

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical

Location Name Information Technology Services

Workplace Set Up On-site

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department UUH CST 17f BIOMEDICAL ENG SVC

Category Information Technology

Workplace Set Up On-site