Associate, Biomed, or Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

13d•$24 - $50

About The Position

The Associate Biomedical Equipment Technician supports patients by providing high-quality biomedical equipment support and technical assistance to clinical associates in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner. The role requires specialized technical ability in problem-solving, use of test equipment, and service documentation to maintain a wide variety of equipment used in patient diagnostics and treatment, clinical laboratories, radiology, surgery, and other medical and support departments. The position performs safety inspections, calibration, preventive and corrective maintenance, modifications, updates, and repairs on medical equipment. It also supports equipment evaluations, training, service documentation, reporting, competency maintenance, and ongoing technical learning. Manufacturer or third-party service training travel may be required.

Requirements

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.
Associate level: Biomedical Engineering or Equipment Technology internship, or equivalent internship experience.
Associate level: Ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision and in high-stress situations.
Biomedical Equipment Technician level: Three years of experience working as a Biomedical Equipment Technician.
Biomedical Equipment Technician level: OEM-trained or equivalent, and actively maintaining at least three biomedical modalities, such as ventilators, lasers, anesthesia machines, or telemetry.
Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician level: Five years of experience working as a Biomedical Equipment Technician or equivalent; the posting also states six years of experience for this level.
Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician level: OEM-trained or equivalent, and actively maintaining at least five biomedical modalities, such as ventilators, lasers, anesthesia machines, or telemetry.
Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician level: Proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office products.
All levels: Valid driver’s license and maintenance of a good driving record.
All levels: Ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision and in high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

AAMI Credentials Institute (AMI) certification.
Certified Biomedical Electronics Technician (CBET) certification.
Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) certification.
Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) certification.

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 on request.
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 about equipment theory, safety, operation, inspection, and repair.
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 according to Biomedical Electronics policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining records, producing reports, and analyzing data.
Meet ongoing role competency requirements and 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.