Biomedical Equipment Technician

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

26d

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I ensures the safe and effective operation of medical equipment used in healthcare settings. The role performs inspections, calibrations, repairs, installations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance testing on a wide range of biomedical devices and instrumentation, supporting patient and staff safety and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position may serve at any Mercyhealth location and may require travel using a personal or company vehicle. Flexible hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and emergency call may be required. The role is full-time.

Requirements

Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field, or a military biomedical-related certification; alternatively, 2–3 years of direct biomedical experience will be considered.
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Maintain a driving record in accordance with Mercy's HR-01 Fleet Safety policy.

Responsibilities

Inspect, calibrate, repair, install, and perform preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment and instrumentation.
Service equipment such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, and diathermy equipment.
Safety-test medical equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards.
Consult with medical or research staff to verify that equipment functions properly and safely.
Enter, complete, and retrieve information about work orders, assets, preventive maintenance schedules, and other department operations in the CMMS database.
Modify or develop instruments or devices.
Work with salespeople, service technicians, equipment manufacturers, or their representatives to ensure proper equipment operation.
Participate in managing inventories and the operational budget.
Take emergency call and assist with special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.