Biomedical Equipment Technician (Full time, Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm)
About The Position
The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) reports to the Biomedical Manager and provides basic medical equipment services under the manager’s technical guidance and supervision. The position performs maintenance and inspection activities on medical equipment, supports service work on complex equipment under supervision, coordinates with outside service providers, and maintains accurate work orders and equipment inventory. The role also involves communicating equipment status and functionality to clinicians and leadership and expanding technical expertise through training, mentoring, and education. The position is based at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The work environment includes a standard office setting and service work involving standing and walking. The employee will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse population and may be exposed 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.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with medical equipment in a Biomed Department or equivalent institution is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology (CABT) designation preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with medical equipment in a Biomed Department or equivalent institution preferred.
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 activities on high-impact and/or complex medical equipment under the supervision of department management and/or more experienced technicians.
- Work with, direct, and document subcontractor, vendor, and outside service technician activities 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 assigned projects.
- Maintain an 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
