Biomedical Equipment Technician Specialist

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health Medical Center is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician Specialist to join our highly skilled and collaborative team! At Logan Health you'll get to work with a group that supports each other, values curiosity, and problem solving. If you energized by taking initiative, ownership of your work, continuously learning, and seeing the real-world impact of what you do every day, this is the place for you! Working here means having the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment where development and growth are encouraged. In this role, you will work directly with clinical staff across the hospital to ensure that medical equipment is safe, reliable, and ready when it is needed most. Your day may include testing and calibrating equipment, troubleshooting complex issues, evaluating new devices, or supporting staff with proper use and functionality. Every task supports patient care, so quality and attention to detail truly matter. You will be hands-on, using technical tools, diagnostic equipment, and your own critical thinking to keep medical equipment in top working condition. You will also work closely with a tight-knit team of experienced technicians who are collaborative, approachable, and ready to share knowledge as you continue to grow in this field. You are someone who: Knows your way around technical tools, testing equipment, and troubleshooting processes Learns quickly and takes initiative without needing someone to constantly push or direct your tasks Communicates clearly and professionally with staff and patients Can work independently but is also a positive contributor to a team Cares about doing the job right because you understand that patient care depends on it If you are enjoy solving problems, being hands-on, and continuously improving your technical skillset, this is a role where you will thrive!

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) of the below qualifications required:
Associates degree in biomedical equipment or electronics and five (5) years experience.
Equivalent and measurable military training in the biomedical field.
Manufacturing training may be considered.
Minimum of seven (7) years experience in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent field required.
Possess knowledge and understanding of safety regulations and compliance (CMMS, NFPA99, etc.) required.
Demonstrated skill with various technical test and calibration equipment and manufacturer database programs (e.g. DVM, Oscilloscope, hand tools, or similar devices and programs, etc.) required.
Previous experience interpreting mechanical/electrical schematics.
Possess basic knowledge of network theory.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

CBET Certification preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for repairs, preventative maintenance schedules, cleanings, calls for special servicing, evaluating service contracts, and ensuring equipment is available for safe operation.
Efficiently employs the use of various test and/or calibration equipment per department procedure and protocol.
Supports the introduction of new medical equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating, and testing performance prior to clinical use.
Maintains records on medical equipment, and prepares and organizes reports as necessary and/or requested.
Assists department leadership in researching and obtaining proper medical equipment to meet the needs of the department and overall goals of Logan Health.
In collaboration with leadership, may represent the department in various committees and meetings as requested.
Serves as subject matter expert in regards to equipment.
Professionally takes initiative, exercises independent judgement and troubleshoots equipment without direct supervision.
Educates staff regarding the proper use and support of medical equipment.
Notifies appropriate personnel of recent concerns, repairs, or recalls that might negatively affect the performance of the medical equipment.
Assists, oversees, and monitors third party repairs per department procedure and protocol.
Corresponds with manufacturer support/service centers to troubleshoot and identify and/or procure replacement components.
Identifies and establishes protocols for safeguarding PHI on applicable (networked, wireless, etc.) equipment.