Lead Clinical Engineering Equipment Technician
About The Position
The Lead Clinical Engineering Equipment Technician provides technical leadership and expertise in the maintenance, repair, and calibration of complex medical equipment to ensure safety, performance, and readiness. The role performs advanced technician duties, including troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance; guides junior staff; manages inventory and documentation; and supports new equipment. The technician ensures regulatory compliance and collaborates with clinical teams on equipment issues. Working with the CE Manager, the technician interacts daily with hospital department managers, equipment users, physicians, and administrative staff about service usage issues. The role communicates with the CE Manager, handles service emergencies, and may provide coverage and support for the manager during absences. Responsibilities include maintaining life support equipment, assisting Clinical Engineering technicians, and repairing and maintaining contracted medical equipment while performing BMET I and BMET II duties as required. The position participates in a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require a short-notice return to the facility for urgent service needs.
Requirements
- Associate-level education in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, equivalent military education, graduation from a technical program, equivalent training validated through training course certifications, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience servicing technical equipment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Availability for a rotational on-call schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree upon hire.
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential upon hire.
- Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists credential upon hire.
- Certified Healthcare Technology Manager credential upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and expertise in complex medical equipment maintenance, repair, and calibration.
- Perform advanced technician duties, including troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Guide junior staff and provide technical support and assistance to Clinical Engineering technicians.
- Manage equipment inventory and documentation and support new equipment.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and collaborate with clinical teams on equipment issues.
- Interact daily with hospital department managers, equipment users, physicians, and administrative staff concerning service usage issues.
- Communicate daily with the CE Manager and effectively handle service emergencies.
- Provide coverage and support for the CE Manager during the manager’s absence if needed.
- Maintain life support equipment.
- Repair and maintain medical equipment under contract and perform BMET I and BMET II duties and functions as required.
- Participate in a rotational on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, responding to urgent service needs outside regular business hours and returning to the facility on short notice when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
