Biomedical Equipment Technician

DOCS Health • Belton, TX

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About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) inspects, maintains, calibrates, installs, tests, and repairs medical and dental equipment to support reliable performance and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role has a particular focus on dental X-ray equipment, including panograph machines, and also supports portable dental treatment units, sterilization systems, optometry equipment, audiometers, and other medical and diagnostic equipment.

The BMET works with clinical staff to prioritize repairs, reduce equipment downtime, and support safe, effective patient care. The position also involves maintaining service documentation and supplies, and providing technical guidance to equipment users. Candidates must have an associate’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology and experience repairing, calibrating, and installing dental X-ray equipment, including panograph machines.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology.
• Experience repairing, calibrating, and installing dental X-ray equipment, including panograph machines.
• Technical knowledge of maintenance and repair for dental, optometry, and hearing equipment.
• Familiarity with FDA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and state radiation safety and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with clinical staff and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to handle small components and tools.

Nice To Haves

• CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) or equivalent certification.
• Prior experience supporting a diverse medical and dental equipment inventory.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration of medical and dental equipment, particularly dental X-ray units and panograph machines.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective components on biomedical and clinical equipment.
• Install, configure, and test new devices in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain accurate service records and equipment documentation.
• Ensure equipment meets manufacturer specifications, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to prioritize repairs and minimize operational disruptions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users on proper equipment operation and care.
• Maintain an inventory of parts, tools, and equipment supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree