Clinical Engineering Apprentice

at  UPMC

At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.
Why Join UPMC?

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect:

• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA
• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

PURPOSE:

The Clinical Engineering Apprentice will perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, inspections and calibration of a limited scope of low to mid-level biomedical equipment under the guidance and direct supervision of an experienced BMET. Scope of work shall include patient related medical devices used throughout UPMC, hospital affiliates, and institutions contracting for services with BioTronics Inc. Work under supervision and select from a variety of established procedures to establish assigned tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Routinely perform preventive maintenance, inspection and repair of Low Priority type medical equipment.
• Travel between UPMC sites, hospital affiliates, and institutions for services with BioTronics Inc. is required as needed. Use of personal vehicle may be required. Priority Class ‘Low’ Equipment includes but is not limited to: Lab equipment, physical therapy equipment, saws, dental equipment, compressors, and general patient care equipment, arthroscopy instruments, standard scissors, forceps, retractors, elevators, ortho curettes, osteotomes, chisels, bone cutters, printer and PC peripherals.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Understand and implement specific regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records of all work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System and Kronos.
• Understand and operate all basic test equipment.
• With direct supervision, occasionally performs preventive maintenance, inspection and repairs of medium priority type medical equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience handling medical equipment in Central Services (CS), Material Management or similar departments are preferred but not required.
• Experience in electronics and/or electromechanical devices is preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills as required to operate a Computerized Maintenance Management System and common office software including but not limited to MS Office.
• May in the course of duties be in rooms where medications are stored.
• No contact with the medication is allowed.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Act 34