The University of Texas at Austin · 2 days ago
Bioengineering Analyst
AUSTIN, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Bioengineering Analyst to provide technical and operational support for clinical areas and ambulatory clinics. This role involves ensuring medical equipment is safe and compliant, as well as supporting device deployment, maintenance, and regulatory documentation.
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Responsibilities
Receive, inspect, prepare, and stage medical equipment (e.g., patient monitors, infusion pumps, point-of-care devices) for deployment in alignment with clinical workflows
Install, configure, calibrate, and validate devices in patient care areas to ensure safety, readiness, and compliance with clinical engineering standards
Support onboarding and decommissioning of equipment, including cleaning, tagging, inventory updates, data wiping, documentation, and coordination with OEM or vendor service providers
Perform or assist with preventive maintenance (PM) and electrical safety testing (EST) per manufacturer recommendations, NFPA 99, AAMI guidelines, and institutional schedules
Utilize calibrated test equipment and document PMs and ESTs in accordance with internal, regulatory, and vendor standards
Ensure annual calibration and readiness of internal test equipment and maintain compliance documentation for Joint Commission, FDA, and state regulatory bodies
Respond to device failure alerts, diagnose first-line issues, and coordinate repairs through OEMs or approved vendor partners
Serve as a liaison between nursing, clinical staff, IT/integration teams, and vendor service representatives
Restore device functionality quickly and escalate complex cases following established SLAs for response times and documentation accuracy
Track device inventory, maintenance history, downtime, deployment location, utilization, and equipment status using the clinical engineering asset management system
Update asset records following PMs, repairs, installations, and device movement
Support lifecycle planning by identifying aging assets, repeat failures, or workflow inefficiencies
Create service reports, inspection documentation, repair descriptions, root-cause analyses, and compliance logs consistent with vendor-level standards
Maintain and store manuals, service guides, and equipment documentation for all supported devices
Ensure service documentation meets or exceeds regulatory and institutional requirements
Coordinate with external biomedical service vendors, OEMs, and third parties for equipment under service contracts
Provide analysis of future service agreements and determine feasibility of in-house maintenance versus OEM service
Monitor vendor performance, SLA adherence, and timely completion of PMs and repairs
Escalate urgent service needs and ensure emergency repairs receive timely response
Support on-call rotation, after-hours service needs, or weekend coverage as required
Assist with continuity of operations during staffing gaps or technician absences
Track and apply security patches, firmware updates, and vulnerability mitigations for network-connected medical equipment
Ensure compliance with hospital safety, infection control, and HIPAA/security policies
Assist with emergency repairs during off-hours or on-call rotations
Participate in equipment evaluation and selection committees
Support cybersecurity patching and firmware updates for networked devices
Provide training to clinical staff on proper device use and care
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; OR
Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical or hospital experience in one or more of the following areas:
Medical device setup, staging, preventive maintenance (PM), or clinical equipment support
Desktop support or technical troubleshooting, including exposure to patch deployment, cybersecurity, or device hardening
Asset management or configuration management for technical equipment in operational environments
Basic understanding of electronic, mechanical, and clinical device operating principles
Familiarity with medical device functionality, safety standards, and compliance requirements
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Basic understanding of medical device connectivity (networked devices, HL7, EMR interfaces)
Familiarity with regulatory standards (NFPA 99, AAMI, Joint Commission)
Experience working with or coordinating vendor biomedical service contracts
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) – AAMI
Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) – ACCE
OEM-specific device certifications
Benefits
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Republic Capital Group
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Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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