BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 1
Req #: | 172952 |
Department: | SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 12/03/2019 |
Closing Info: | Closes On 12/17/2019 |
Salary: | $4,670.00 to $6,681.00 |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
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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. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for four consecutive years.
The Health Sciences Academic Services and Facilities’ (HSAS&F), Scientific Instruments (SI) unit has 2 opportunities for a Biomedical Electronics Technician 1.
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 1 will perform entry-level Biomedical Electronics work such as troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, testing and calibrating a variety of analog, digital and electromechanical instruments used in healthcare, clinical laboratories and medical research.
General duties and responsibilities include:
Under direct supervision, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, test and calibrate basic clinical, laboratory and medical research equipment.
Typical Tasks:
Performance Expectations:
Minimum Requirements:
Demonstrate the following communication skills:
Demonstrate basic computer literacy including ability to use:
Demonstrate familiarity with terminology and concepts related to servicing medical and laboratory equipment and be able to effectively communicate these concepts to coworkers and customers.
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.
Conditions of Employment:
Supervision:
Minimum Requirements:
Application Process:
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.