Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

With minimal supervision, the Biomedical Equipment Technician (Clinical Engineering) repairs, calibrates, inspects, and maintains medical equipment and related support systems of varying complexity across Michigan Medicine. Primary coverage includes Adult and Pediatric Cardiology, with additional support for operating rooms and other on-campus locations as assigned. Responsibilities include performing corrective and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment safety, uptime, and compliance. Equipment supported may include EKGs, Holter recorders, RF ablation systems, hemodynamic monitoring systems, anesthesia machines, pacemaker programmers, and other cardiology and non-cardiology devices as assigned.

Work performed is documented in the AIMS work order database system. Additional duties include-

• Identifying and preparing the necessary parts and materials for repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned devices. 

• Cross-training other Biomedical Engineering Technicians is also required to provide expanded support.

   

Work schedule and location: 

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The primary job site is on the main campus, specifically in the operating rooms, EP, and Cath Labs. 

• The technician must have a valid Michigan driver's license and be able to drive a motor vehicle.

• An associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or equivalent Military training is required.  
• Knowledge and experience with advanced analog and digital electronics.  
• Minimum of eight years of experience repairing and maintaining medical equipment, preferably in a hospital environment.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department.  Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

This position is Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.