Job Summary:

The Student Assistant reports to the Executive Director of Clinical Equipment Life Cycle Management and will work closely with the clinical engineering departments at Upstate. Job duties include evaluating medical equipment, working alongside Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) on repairs and preventive maintenance inspections, coordinating new technology implementations, participating in project meetings and taking notes, preparation of documents and coordination vendor appointments with healthcare technology management (HTM) department, assisting with coordination of installation of newly acquired HTM equipment and devices under the direction of the HTM manager and BMETs, aiding clinical areas in assuring that clinical equipment meets established operation and performance standards, acting as a liaison between hospital clinical staff, contractors and other Upstate teams such as IMT, HIS, Materials Management, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrolled in an undergraduate program as a Senior year student. Pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, another engineering discipline, information technology, science or mathematics. Must be capable of working independently and in a team, while being flexible, self-motivated, and curious in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on engineering with the proven ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams. Must have a passion for learning and solving technical problems. Students are limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Healthcare Technology Management Intern is expected to report onsite, with occasional remote work days permitted. This internship runs for one year, from May 2026 through May 2027.

Work Days:

There is one open position at the Downtown campus and one open position at the Community campus.

Mondays - Fridays Daytime Shift

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources