Biomedical Equipment Technician (Full time, Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm)
About The Position
The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) provides basic medical equipment services under the technical guidance and supervision of the Biomedical Manager. The position performs maintenance, inspections, and other service activities for medical equipment, with more complex or high-impact equipment handled under the supervision of management or experienced technicians. The technician also coordinates and documents outside service work, communicates equipment status with clinicians and leadership, supports assigned projects, maintains work-order and asset-inventory records, and develops technical expertise through ongoing training and education. The role is based at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The work is approximately 60% seated in a standard office environment and 40% standing or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds. The position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population and may involve exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in a technical/electronics field, equivalent military training, or equivalent technical work experience.
- Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
- Previous experience with computers, CMMS functionality, and associated test equipment.
- At least one year of experience working with medical equipment in a Biomedical Department or equivalent institution is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology (CABT) designation.
- At least one year of experience working with medical equipment in a Biomedical Department or equivalent institution.
Responsibilities
- Perform corrective maintenance activities on low-impact medical equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance activities on low-impact medical equipment.
- Perform incoming inspection activities on low-impact medical equipment.
- Perform corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, or incoming inspection on high-impact or complex medical equipment under the supervision of Biomedical Department management or more experienced technicians.
- Work with, direct, and document subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery.
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Discuss medical equipment status and functionality with clinicians and leadership.
- Assist with projects as assigned.
- Maintain accurate and timely work-order history.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the medical equipment asset inventory.
- Expand technical expertise through ongoing training, mentoring, and education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
