Biomedical Equipment Technician III

Endeavor Health•Skokie, IL

7d•$36 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician III independently troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs primarily non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using standard electronic test equipment. The technician installs, calibrates, and tests new medical electronic devices and systems according to manufacturer guidelines, codes, and company policies. The role also includes planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and equipment disposition. The technician serves as a technical resource and mentor to junior Biomedical technicians and student interns, and assists with equipment refurbishment, relocation, and modification projects. The role requires maintaining accurate documentation, reviewing technical literature and service materials, recommending capital equipment replacements to CE Leadership, communicating with manufacturer representatives, and sharing use-related failure trends and safety concerns with clinical education and service-line leaders. The position serves multiple hospital locations and requires use of a personal vehicle for travel between sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Typically, 5 years of experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of biomedical equipment.
Knowledge of the Windows operating system and a basic understanding of computer networks, including routers, firewalls, and switches.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Basic troubleshooting abilities and strong communication abilities.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and safety tests with minimal supervision.
Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate complex medical devices.

Responsibilities

Independently 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 according to manufacturer guidelines, codes, and company policies.
Perform planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and equipment-disposition work.
Act as a technical resource and mentor for junior Biomedical technicians and student interns.
Assist with projects involving refurbishment, relocation, or modification of medical equipment, devices, and systems.
Document and maintain accurate records; review technical literature, service manuals, and trade publications to stay current with regulatory and service issues.
Recommend capital equipment replacements to CE Leadership and interact with manufacturer representatives for technical product information.
Communicate use-related failure trends and safety concerns to clinical education and service-line leaders.
Travel to various sites using a personal vehicle.