Biomedical Technician II

Children's of Alabama • Birmingham, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Technician II is responsible for medical equipment performance, preventive maintenance, repair, calibration, and equipment management. The role also supports positive customer relations with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and fellow Biomedical Engineering technicians. The technician is expected to uphold the hospital’s vision, “A BETTER CHILDHOOD FOR ALL CHILDREN,” and its values of integrity, innovation, personal development, and commitment to children.

The Biomedical Engineering department supports patient and clinical staff safety by managing the hospital’s medical equipment inventory, which includes almost 20,000 devices. Its work includes asset management, regulatory compliance, safety, operational instruction, and equipment maintenance. The department conducts preventive maintenance and safety checks, provides repairs and calibrations, and works to ensure equipment is safe, accurate, reliable, and compliant with local, state, and federal standards.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of various biomedical equipment, including its operation and servicing.
• Knowledge of specialized test equipment, hand and power tools, and equipment service documentation.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems, and locate parts needed for repairs.
• Meet one of the listed qualification pathways: AAMI CBET, CLES, or CRES certification; a bachelor’s degree in a health-related science; or documented service training in specialized equipment relevant to the function of TCHS, as determined by the Director of Biomedical Engineering.
• Essential equivalent qualifications include an associate degree in Biomedical Technology or a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, or two years of staff-level experience; the experience equivalent specifies two years of staff-level job experience specializing in Biomedical Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on medical equipment.
• Manage medical equipment and support its performance, safety, accuracy, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and locate parts needed for repairs.
• Maintain customer relations with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and fellow Biomedical Engineering technicians.
• Take a proactive lead role in mentoring new technicians and students.
• Support regulatory compliance and electrical safety through equipment maintenance and safety checks.

What This Job Offers

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