Biomedical Equipment Technician I
About The Position
The Biomedical Equipment Technician I is responsible for repairing and maintaining laboratory equipment and documenting service activities. The technician also installs and tests new equipment and helps train laboratory personnel in proper instrument use. This position is located in Clifton, New Jersey, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The pay range is $23.48 to $35.23 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, applicable certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
Requirements
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- A logical thought process, accountability, and physical dexterity.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and laboratory personnel outside the department.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and at times assist Biomedical Engineers in moving equipment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and calibrations of laboratory equipment.
- Document service performed in accordance with requirements outlined by licensing and accreditation agencies.
- Maintain a physical inventory of key equipment repair parts.
- Help prepare the location for new equipment by ensuring requirements for proper operation, such as water, cooling, and electrical needs, are met.
- Install and test new equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition.
- Help instruct laboratory personnel on proper instrument use.
- Help maintain calibration equipment used on laboratory equipment.
- Help coordinate outside service requirements to ensure timely repairs.
- Help monitor work performed by outside service organizations.
Benefits
- Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- healthyMINDS mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- Six holidays plus one MyDay off.
- FinFit financial coaching and services.
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability insurance, with a buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
