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Biomedical Technician Supervisor
At MD Anderson, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission-driven team dedicated to Making Cancer History®. As a Biomedical Technician Supervisor in our Clinical Engineering Department, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of medical equipment that supports world-class patient care.
MDA offers to our employees:
- Comprehensive Benefits: MD Anderson covers 100% of medical benefits for employees, along with dental and vision options.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy time to recharge with vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Retirement Plans: Secure your future with robust retirement programs and employer contributions.
- Professional Growth: Access to training, development programs, and opportunities to advance your career.
- Mission-Driven Culture: Work in an environment where your expertise directly impacts patient safety and quality of care.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Leadership
- Plan and oversee daily activities of assigned technicians.
- Enforce departmental policies and procedures.
- Provide orientation, guidance, and instruction to team members.
- Conduct employee evaluations and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Adjust staffing and workflows to meet operational needs.
Technical Support & Maintenance
- Perform analysis, maintenance, calibration, installation, and upgrades on patient medical and electronic equipment.
- Coordinate spare parts procurement for supported medical equipment.
- Demonstrate technical competency in troubleshooting and repairing electromechanical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
Project & Regulatory Compliance
- Manage projects aligned with experience and institutional standards.
- Ensure timely delivery of products and services by project due dates.
- Evaluate equipment pre-purchase and service contracts for cost-effective support.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines and hospital policies.
Training & Communication
- Provide nursing in-services to reduce operator errors and improve patient care.
- Communicate effectively with clients to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
- Maintain open, constructive communication through conversations and emails regarding repair status.
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare incident investigation reports and implement remedial actions to prevent recurrence.
- Utilize software tools to meet equipment support needs.
EDUCATION
- Required: Associate's Degree Biomedical Technology (BMET) or Electronic Engineering.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 5 years Biomedical technology experience, to include one year of supervisory or lead experience. or
- Required: 3 years Required experience with Bachelor's degree.
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
- Preferred: 7 years BMET, military BMET or hospital manufacturer field service experience with three years of supervisory experience. Experience with lab equipment as this position is part of the lab/research team.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
