Associate, Biomed, or Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

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About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring for Associate, Biomedical Equipment Technician, or Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician levels. The role provides creative, high-quality biomedical equipment support and technical assistance to clinical associates in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner. It requires specialized technical ability in problem-solving, use of test equipment, and service documentation to maintain a wide variety of equipment used for patient diagnostics and treatment, clinical laboratory, radiology, surgery, and other medical and support departments. The position works an eight-hour day shift and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Sanford Health describes the workplace as supportive and offers training and career advancement opportunities. Compensation is listed as $24.00–$49.50. This is a non-union position.

Requirements

For the Associate level: Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering, Equipment Technology, Electronics, or a related field; if not completed at hire, it must be obtained within six months.
For the Associate level: Biomedical Engineering/Equipment Technology internship or equivalent internship experience.
For the Biomedical Equipment Technician level: Three years of experience working as a Biomedical Equipment Technician.
For the Biomedical Equipment Technician level: OEM-trained or equivalent, and actively maintaining a minimum of three biomedical modalities.
For the Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician level: Five years of experience working as a Biomedical Equipment Technician or equivalent; the posting also separately states six years of experience working as a Biomedical Equipment Technician or equivalent.
For the Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician level: OEM-trained or equivalent, and actively maintaining a minimum of five biomedical modalities.
For all levels: Ability to work independently and as a team member with other staff, with minimal supervision and under high-stress situations.
For all levels: Valid driver's license and good driving record must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

AAMI Credentials Institute (AMI) Certified Biomedical Electronics Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), or Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) certification is preferred.
For the Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician level: Proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office products.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled safety inspections, calibration, and preventive maintenance on medical equipment; specialty or focus areas may be required.
Complete corrective maintenance, modifications, updates, and repairs on medical equipment as requested.
Conduct medical equipment and technology evaluations and assessments, including pre-purchase and trial equipment evaluations.
Collaborate in work groups to prepare, coordinate, and present formal and informal training on equipment theory, safety, operation, inspection, and repair as scheduled or required.
Travel for manufacturer or third-party service training when required to maintain satisfactory competence and performance.
Document activities and occurrences related to medical equipment management programs as required by Biomedical Electronics policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining records, producing reports, and analyzing data as required.
Review and meet ongoing competency requirements to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform role-specific functions within scope.
Maintain knowledge of new technical skills, techniques, instrumentation, and advances in related areas.