Biomedical Engineering Tech II

City of Hope•Irvine, CA

About The Position

City of Hope is seeking a Biomedical Engineering Technician II (BMET II) to help ensure medical equipment is safe, reliable, compliant, and ready to support patient care. The technician inspects, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a broad range of medical devices used in clinical settings, working with clinical teams, biomedical engineering, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders. The typical schedule is 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekend coverage availability required. The role may also involve on-call or after-hours support when necessary and occasional travel. City of Hope’s pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3 years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician or in a similar role; healthcare experience is preferred.
Valid state driver's license.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools, electronic testing equipment, troubleshooting, and medical equipment repair procedures.
Proficiency using CMMS software for maintenance management.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
Willingness to provide on-call or after-hours support when necessary and occasionally travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree.
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification.
Manufacturer-specific certifications.
Specialized equipment training.
Previous hospital or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on medical equipment, including patient monitors, infusion pumps, defibrillators, ventilators, and other biomedical devices.
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues using diagnostic software, service manuals, schematics, and electronic testing equipment.
Calibrate medical devices according to manufacturer specifications to support accurate and safe operation.
Respond to equipment issues reported by clinical teams and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime.
Support installation, configuration, inspection, acceptance testing, and deployment of new medical devices.
Maintain accurate equipment inventory, repair, service, performance-check, warranty, and location information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Provide technical support and training to clinical staff on proper equipment use and basic maintenance.
Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to resolve technical issues and support equipment covered under warranty.
Ensure work complies with applicable regulatory requirements and standards, including those established by The Joint Commission and FDA.
Participate in safety audits and risk assessments when required.