BioMedical Service Tech II

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics • Salem, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The BioMedical Service Tech II helps ensure medical technology operates safely and reliably in support of patient care. The technician inspects, maintains and troubleshoots a wide range of medical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, calibrations and safety checks for caregivers across clinics, West Valley Hospital and the main hospital campus. The role partners with clinical teams to provide equipment training, support technology implementations and serve as a technical resource for safe and effective equipment use.

The position also contributes to equipment lifecycle planning, replacement recommendations and process improvements, collaborating with other technicians on projects that support clinical operations. It involves travel between hospital and clinic locations to inspect, maintain and transport equipment as needed.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education or training pathways: an associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology; an associate's degree in electronics or a related field plus college-level coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology; military biomedical equipment certification; military electronics or equivalent certification or training plus college-level coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology; or successful completion of a BMET school or an AAMI BMET Apprenticeship Program.
• Obtain Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into the position.
• Have a minimum of two years of biomedical equipment experience.
• Have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to pass a motor vehicle record background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of medical equipment and imaging devices, including new, leased, loaned, rented, and physician- or patient-owned equipment entering the Salem Health system.
• Complete preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety inspections, documenting work in accordance with vendor, manufacturer, regulatory, and Salem Health standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, document corrective actions, and restore devices to safe and reliable operation.
• Provide formal and informal equipment-user training, coordinate vendor education, and develop operator training programs.
• Recommend replacement parts, accessories, and equipment lifecycle improvements.
• Participate in equipment selection, installation, and projects by providing technical expertise and collaborating with fellow technicians.
• Travel between clinics, West Valley Hospital, and the main hospital campus to inspect, maintain, and transport equipment as needed.
• Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance to fellow technicians and contract personnel.
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to equipment maintenance practices in alignment with regulatory standards and the Hospital Alternative Equipment Maintenance program.
• Maintain accurate documentation, promote best practices, and respond to additional departmental needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Clear career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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