Biomedical Technician
About The Position
The Biomedical Technician I is an entry level position for individuals with foundational education in electronics or biomedical technology and limited hands on experience. Working under close supervision, the Biomedical Technician I performs basic preventive maintenance and corrective repairs while developing skills necessary to support increasingly complex medical equipment. This role supports safe, reliable patient care and provides a structured pathway for progression to Biomedical Technician II. The Biomedical Technician II is an experienced technician capable of independently performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of medical devices. This role supports moderate to high acuity equipment and functions with minimal supervision while contributing to departmental efficiency, compliance, and mentorship of entry level technicians. The Biomedical Technician III is a senior level individual contributor responsible for advanced maintenance and repair of high acuity, life support, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical equipment. This role serves as a technical authority within the department and supports compliance, quality improvement, and mentoring of other technicians.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one of the following: Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) certificate, or Associate degree (or two year technical degree) in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or a related field, or Equivalent Department of Defense Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) military training.
- Any formal military training in advanced electronics maintenance and repair (with practical experience in diagnosing and servicing complex electronic systems) may be considered equivalent to the stated education requirements.
- Associate degree (or two year technical degree) in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or related field or equivalent military BMET training- required
- Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across multiple device categories.
- Minimum of two healthcare system designated certifications must be obtained: Anesthesia, Telemetry, Nurse Call, Ventilator, OR Tables, OR Integration, OR Booms, CRRT, Telemetry Monitors, Imaging, ESU, Q-Stress Treadmill, Heart Lung Machine, Balloon Pumps, Dialysis, or related equipment certification- required
- Associate degree, two (2) year technical degree in biomedical equipment technology or electronics technology, or equivalent military BMET training- required
- Minimum of six healthcare system designated certifications must be obtained: Anesthesia, Telemetry, Nurse Call, Ventilator, OR Tables, OR Integration, OR Booms, CRRT, Telemetry Monitors, Imaging, ESU, Q-Stress Treadmill, Heart Lung Machine, Balloon Pumps, Dialysis, or related equipment certification- required
- 0–2 years of experience in biomedical equipment service or related electronics/electromechanical field- required
- Within 18 months obtain minimum of one healthcare system designated certification: Anesthesia, Telemetry, Nurse Call, Ventilator, OR Tables, OR Integration, OR Booms, CRRT, Telemetry Monitors, Imaging, ESU, Q-Stress Treadmill, Heart Lung Machine, Balloon Pumps, Dialysis, or related equipment certification- required
- Minimum of three (3) years of biomedical equipment service experience or equivalent related technical experience- required
- Five (5) years of biomedical equipment service experience- required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or related field- preferred
- Eligibility for or pursuit of Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification- preferred
- Healthcare experience- preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline- preferred
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or similar professional certification- preferred
- Experience supporting ICU, OR, or emergency department equipment- preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field- preferred
- Specialty certifications as applicable- preferred
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or similar professional certification- preferred
- Extensive experience with high acuity and life support systems- preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs basic preventive maintenance and corrective repairs while developing skills necessary to support increasingly complex medical equipment.
- Supports safe, reliable patient care.
- Provides a structured pathway for progression to Biomedical Technician II.
- Independently performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of medical devices.
- Supports moderate to high acuity equipment and functions with minimal supervision.
- Contributes to departmental efficiency, compliance, and mentorship of entry level technicians.
- Responsible for advanced maintenance and repair of high acuity, life support, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical equipment.
- Serves as a technical authority within the department.
- Supports compliance, quality improvement, and mentoring of other technicians.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
- Benefit Support through Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Earned Wage Access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
