University of California San Diego

Biomedical Equipment Tech I - La Jolla - 140404

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Formal electronics training required.
  • Mechanical, electromechanical and electronic skills, including ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • General knowledge of medical equipment essential.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for staff and vendor interactions.
  • Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with troubleshooting and repair of biomedical and laboratory equipment.
  • Perform maintenance on ventilators, surgical lasers, and patient monitoring systems.
  • Evaluate new and existing equipment for performance and safety.
  • Conduct acceptance inspections of new biomedical equipment prior to use.
  • Complete purchase requisitions for necessary parts and supplies.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects.
  • Fulfill various team roles and responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

  • Career appointment with 100% appointment percentage.
  • Flexible scheduling with potential for alternative shifts.
  • Paid standby availability for emergency repair calls.
  • Opportunities for over-time during special projects and emergencies.
  • Involvement in a leading academic health system in San Diego.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
BIOMED EQUIP TCHN 1 Department:
La Jolla Clinical Technology Hiring Pay Scale
$39.44 - $49.05 / Hour Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#140404 Biomedical Equipment Tech I - La Jolla
Filing Deadline: Mon 7/27/2026
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DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, assists with diagnostic trouble-shooting, repair and maintenance of sophisticated and complex electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical biomedical and laboratory equipment. Examples include ventilators, surgical lasers, patient monitoring systems and other microprocessors, microcomputers and minicomputer based instrumentation. Repairs and maintains other non-direct patient care equipment. Assists with evaluation of new, proposed and existing equipment and related maintenance programs making recommendations for changes. Performs acceptance inspection of new biomedical equipment and ensures equipment meets manufacturers' specifications for safe and proper use. Completes purchase requisitions for parts and supplies. Contributes to continuous quality improvement projects and activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Fulfills team roles as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Formal electronics training.
  • Mechanical, electromechanical and electronic skills, including ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics, perform electrical, electromechanical and mechanical assembly and repair.
  • General knowledge of medical equipment.
  • Ability to communicate with staff and vendors regarding equipment issues with both verbal and written communication methods.
  • Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Use of PC applications and networking
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Flexible to work alternative shifts, be available on a paid standby basis for emergency repair calls on nights, weekends and holidays, and work overtime for special projects and emergency repairs.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $82,351 - $102,416 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $39.44 - $49.05

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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