Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

18h•$34 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to ensure the safe, effective, and reliable operation of medical equipment across its clinic locations throughout San Diego County. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, as well as conducting equipment audits and providing customer service to support patient care and regulatory compliance. FHCSD is a large, federally qualified health center with a long-standing mission to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare to all, with a focus on underserved populations. They operate numerous sites offering a wide range of medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; OR equivalent military education; OR participation in a formal biomedical/field engineering internship or military externship program; OR High School Diploma/GED with two or more years of experience servicing electrical, electronics, IT, or mechanical equipment.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum one year of experience.
Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job.
Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
An acceptable driving record is also required.
California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
Willingness to provide after-hours support and participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends, when required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a direct, empathetic and understanding manner.
Strong ability to communicate in a variety of written formats.
Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populations.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Successful track record in cultivating and building strong relationships with staff, coworkers, and external clients.
Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Ability to be successful with minimal guidance, be proactive, and be comfortable in handling uncertainty.
Strong knowledge of managing and interpreting statistics and data for reporting purposes.
Demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Responsibilities

Respond to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, and perform repairs and planned maintenance on basic biomedical equipment.
Drive customer satisfaction through service excellence throughout the San Diego service area.
Provide onsite customer support across all clinic locations.
Evaluate biomedical equipment issues under supervision and implement appropriate repairs.
Perform equipment audits including data entry into the CMMS system.
Perform preventive maintenance activities and equipment safety inspections.
Assist experienced technicians with both basic and complex repairs and equipment resolution activities.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with teammates, customers, and clinical stakeholders.
Follow FHCSD policies, procedures, clinic protocols, and documentation standards.
Maintain daily communications with customers to ensure timely resolution and follow-up.
Support customer facility contractual requirements and business objectives.
Work as a member of the local biomedical equipment team supporting all FHCSD clinics.
Participate in on-call responsibilities when trained and assigned.
Document all repair actions and submit reports and summaries according to established schedules.
Ensure proper care, control, organization, and calibration of spare parts, tools, and test equipment.
Expand and maintain technical expertise regarding standards, codes, regulations, and safe equipment operation.
Utilize technical manuals, tech support resources, the UpKeep application, and online resources when performing maintenance.
Meet all Health and Human Services, Environmental Health and Safety, and other applicable regulatory requirements.