Engineering Associate – Offsite/Ambulatory
Position Summary:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Bioengineering is seeking an Engineering Associate for our Offsite/Ambulatory team who, under minimal supervision, completes a variety of medical equipment repairs, safety verification and preventive maintenance tasks on a broad range of patient care equipment and/or systems of moderate complexity. Serves as the front-line customer contact for assigned departments and completes assigned projects and installations according to manufacturer or regulatory requirements.
- Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, testing and repair of medical equipment in assigned departments to regulatory and manufacturer standards.
- Monitor assigned department equipment maintenance schedules and prioritize effort to maximize efficiency and patient safety.
- Expected to assist with clipboard work, i.e., non-departmental specific equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Use service manuals, schematic diagrams, vendor phone support, and basic electronic troubleshooting skills to resolve medical equipment malfunctions and customer concerns with equipment operation.
- Accurately document work performed, parts replaced, and time spent in a clear concise manner.
- Coordinate, collaborate and communicate equipment maintenance progress with patient care staff; keeping staff informed of delays in service, repair status, and disruptions to patient care.
- Complete recall remediation of patient care equipment in a timely manner.
- Attend vendor training to meet competency requirements for maintaining specific types of medical equipment.
- Respond to medical equipment after hours emergency call-backs as part of a rotating on-call schedule. Responding on-site to UIHC main campus within 40 minutes.
- May assist with estimation of medical equipment maintenance charges for installation or planning projects.
- May be responsible for functional supervision of staff or students.
Bioengineering is comprised of people committed to working together to safely maintain medical equipment, collaborating to solve problems, and providing top notch customer service for the University of Iowa Health Care patients and staff.
Bioengineering is committed to creating and maintaining a positive, productive, and rewarding environment for maintenance staff.
Pay Grade: 3A - Professional and Scientific Pay Structure A | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Salary: $55,000 to commensurate
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Percent of Time: 100%
Location: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA
Staff Type: Professional & Scientific
Type of Position: Regular
Driver’s License Required: Yes
Education Required
A Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or other related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Typically, 0-1 years of experience working with biomedical equipment or healthcare technology.
- Basic knowledge of medical equipment function.
- Basic understanding of common clinical terminology as well as that of life sciences such as anatomy and physiology.
- Basic electronic training with knowledge of electronic theory and technology.
- Demonstrated job-related experience and/or commitment to diversity
- Must meet the University of Iowa Fleet Services program rules and regulations, due to the ability to drive University vehicles.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Experience maintaining medical equipment in a field service or healthcare environment.
- Experience with Philips PICiX and Intellivue monitoring products.
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions contact Rob Olson robert-olson@uiowa.edu
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
