Clinical Engineering Technician I (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)

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Closing Date:

09/08/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularShift Vary (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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INA | Institutional Admin

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Clinical Engineering Technician plays a vital role in the safe and effective operation of medical equipment throughout the healthcare system. This position is responsible for the inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of a broad range of biomedical, electronic, and electromechanical devices used in patient diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.

The technician ensures that all clinical equipment meets manufacturer specifications, regulatory requirements, and hospital safety standards, while minimizing equipment downtime and supporting uninterrupted patient care. Working closely with clinical staff, nursing, and other departments, the Clinical Engineering Technician contributes directly to patient safety and the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery by maintaining high standards of equipment reliability and performance.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in biomedical Instrumentation Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology Electronics, Information Technology or related field or completion of U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and 1 year of experience in biomed, electronic repairs, IT or related fields; hospital experience preferred

OR

• HS Diploma and 3 years of experience in biomed, electronic repairs, IT or related fields; hospital experience preferred

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Performs repairs on all facets of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment used in the treatment of patients at UAMS, its clinics, and health education centers, working with minimal supervision on even the most sophisticated devices.

• Conducts scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and electrical safety inspections on all medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment, completing PMs and work orders on time as scheduled.

• Performs software and networking-related updates and repairs on clinical equipment with minimal supervision required for advanced systems.

• Provides clinical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment.

• Delivers in-service training to clinical staff and hands-on training to Biomedical Instrumentation Technology students on the proper use and maintenance of medical equipment.

• Initiates purchases for parts and materials required to complete repairs and preventive maintenance activities.

• Performs incident investigations related to safety violations or failures involving risk-classified equipment.

• Conducts initial inspections, acceptance testing, and performance verification on all new, rental, and loaned medical equipment entering UAMS facilities.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Constant: Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

• Frequent: Crouching, Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers (keyboarding), Reaching

• Occasion: Crawling, Repetitive Motion

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes