Biomed Equipment Tech II

Advocate Health

1d • $33 - $50

About The Position

The Biomed Equipment Tech II troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, installs, calibrates, and tests medical electronic devices and systems, primarily non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Work is performed using standard electronic test equipment and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, relevant codes and standards, and company policies. Responsibilities include planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and equipment disposition. The technician escalates matters beyond their scope to appropriate staff or vendor resources.

The role provides technical advice to medical and clinical staff, serves as a technical resource and mentor for entry-level Biomedical technicians and interns, and maintains accurate records of inspections, repairs, and adjustments. The technician works with manufacturers’ representatives to obtain service and product information, requests or orders repair services and spare parts according to established procedures and contracts, and recommends capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership. Participation in educational programs and technical training is expected to maintain current technical aptitude.

This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and required on-call coverage. The position requires travel to various sites, use of a personal vehicle, operation of necessary job equipment, and the physical activities and environmental exposure described in the posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Two years of experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of biomedical equipment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar products, primarily Word and Excel.
• Use of a personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required or expected.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, bend, and reach above the shoulders throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead; carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for up to ten feet; push with 50 lbs. of force; and pull with 40 lbs. of force.
• Ability to work in environments that may involve dust or dirt, fumes, odors, blood and body fluids, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical hazards, wearing protective clothing as necessary.
• Ability to travel and potentially encounter road and weather hazards.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair primarily non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using standard electronic test equipment.
• Install, calibrate, and test new medical electronic devices and systems.
• Escalate situations or questions beyond the technician’s scope to appropriate staff or vendor resources.
• Complete assigned equipment tasks according to manufacturers’ guidelines, relevant codes and standards, and company policies, including planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and equipment disposition.
• Provide operational and technical advice on equipment to medical and clinical staff and interact with clinical staff to ensure their needs are met.
• Act as a technical resource and mentor for entry-level Biomedical technicians and Biomedical students (interns).
• Document and maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, adjustments, and other work performed by the technician or a vendor.
• Interact with manufacturers’ representatives to obtain necessary technical product and service information.
• Request or order repair services and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
• Participate in educational programs, technical training courses, and seminars through professional associations to develop and maintain current technical aptitude.
• Recommend capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED