Biomedical Engineering Technician II (BMET II)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Old Bridge Township, NJ

96d•$35

About The Position

The Biomedical Engineering Technician II (BMET II) maintains medical equipment readiness and ensures equipment conforms to manufacturer specifications. The role performs scheduled maintenance, repairs, end-user support, and installations, and supports compliance with the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) to improve patient safety. The position primarily supports ambulatory sites and provides backup to hospitals, with travel between Hackensack Meridian Health locations as needed. The technician works with a range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks, and software used in healthcare delivery. Duties include preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, documentation, inventory and parts management, regulatory compliance, technical support, and participation in training. The role may include on-call participation and travel for training, including trips with overnight stays.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology and one year of full-time BMET work experience; an associate degree in either field and two years of full-time BMET work experience; completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years of full-time BMET work experience; or a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four years of full-time BMET work experience.
Basic understanding of electronic and mechanical devices.
Basic understanding of common patient-care medical devices and the ability to communicate about their use.
Ability to locate and follow manufacturer documentation supporting medical devices.
Understanding of computerized maintenance management systems.
Ability to access public FDA 510(k) information about patient-care medical devices.
Knowledge of device recalls and their purpose.
Understanding of and support for customer service principles.
Familiarity with the operations and environment being supported, such as a hospital or clinic.
Unrestricted ability to attend on-the-job and offsite or out-of-state training requiring travel, potentially including overnight stays.
Basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of patient-care medical equipment types and associated risks.
Basic understanding of patient-care, radiographic, laboratory, and network equipment.
Basic project management terminology.
Knowledge of current technology and its uses in healthcare.
Ability to perform duties with little supervision or as needed.
Experience with a wide range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks, and software used in healthcare delivery.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher and two years of full-time experience working in Biomedical Engineering.
Current original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifications for supporting and maintaining patient-care medical devices.
Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMMS, and NJDOH standards.
Experience in a hospital environment or with a medical equipment manufacturer, including work on patient-care equipment.

Responsibilities

Test and calibrate medical devices as part of preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot medical devices in clinical, bench, or depot settings as part of corrective maintenance.
Install and inspect new trial or demonstration equipment before use.
Ensure software, parts, and devices used in patient care are safe and meet applicable standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory processes, including CMS, FDA GMP, and NJDOH requirements.
Manage medical software and hardware systems, such as PACS, device integration, alarm management, and RTLS systems.
Learn the proper use, care, and maintenance of medical devices and review technical manuals for product specifications and safety.
Document maintenance and repairs and maintain records of maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot medical device networks to maintain operational effectiveness.
Maintain inventory of repair parts, supplies, and technical resources.
Order repair parts, components, and supplies using HMH ERP systems as required.
Maintain logs of equipment received and sent for repair and maintenance.
Document devices that do not meet specifications and refer them to biomedical engineering leaders for assignment.
Transport equipment, supplies, and devices between Biomedical Engineering and device-owner sites or departments, and source couriers as directed.
Perform repairs on devices as directed.
Stay informed about changes, enhancements, features, and versions of equipment and machines in use.
Attend on-the-job and offsite or out-of-state training, which may require travel and overnight stays.
Travel to other HMH locations, including hospitals, urgent care, and primary care sites, as needed.
Participate in on-call duties as directed by the BMET Supervisor and Biomedical Engineering Director.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned and adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds and stand at least six hours per day.