BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I (BMET I) - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to manage medical equipment readiness and ensure compliance with specifications. The position requires an AS degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering and at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining, and documenting medical equipment as well as complying with regulatory processes. Competitive pay starting at $34.65 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices.
• Two years of full-time experience working on electronics equipment.
• Unrestricted ability to attend on-job training as well as off-site training.

Responsibilities

• Tests and calibrates medical devices.
• Troubleshoots medical devices in clinical settings.
• Maintains records of all maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices

Customer service skills

Knowledge of healthcare technology

Education

AS degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering

High School diploma or GED with minimum 2 years experience

Job description

Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) – Digital Technology Services

Requisition # 2025-173453. Shift: Day. Status: Full Time with Benefits.

Location: Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey. Company: HMH HOSPITALS CORPORATION.

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better – advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Biomedical Engineering Technician I (BMET I) maintains medical equipment readiness and ensures conformance with manufacturer specifications by performing scheduled maintenance, repairs, end‑user support, and installations. BMET technicians support compliance with the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) to improve patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Tests and calibrates medical devices (preventive maintenance).
• Troubleshoots medical devices in a clinical setting and/or bench/depot setting (corrective maintenance).
• Installs and inspects new, trial and/or demonstration equipment prior to use (incoming inspection).
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory processes necessary (i.e. CMS, FDA GMP, NJDOH, etc.).
• Educates oneself in the proper use, care and maintenance of medical devices.
• Reviews technical manuals for understanding of product specifications and safety.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all maintenance and repair activities, documenting each action thoroughly.
• Troubleshoots medical device networks and reports findings/issues to leader.
• Maintains inventory of repair parts, supplies, and technical resources.
• Orders repair parts and/or components and supplies as required using HMH ERP system(s).
• Maintains incoming and outgoing equipment log for repair and maintenance.
• Transports and sources courier devices, maintained by Biomedical Engineering, between Biomedical Engineering and the device owner site/location/department for maintenance, or supplies and equipment from local vendors as directed.
• Performs minor repairs on devices as directed.
• Actively stays informed and knowledgeable about changes, enhancements, and new features and versions related to the equipment and machines with which you work.
• Attends on‑job training as well as off‑site and/or out‑of‑state training that will require travel and may include one or more overnight stays.
• Travels to all Hackensack Meridian Health locations (hospitals, urgent care, primary care, etc.) as needed.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6.0 hours a day.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• AS degree in Electronics or AS degree in Biomedical Engineering or completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program or a High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with minimum of 2 years full‑time experience working on electronics equipment.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices.
• Demonstrates basic functions of customer service and support of electronic/mechanical devices.
• Unrestricted ability to attend both on‑job training as well as off‑site and/or out‑of‑state training requiring travel that can include one or more overnight stays.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current technology and its uses as it relates to healthcare.
• Perform duties with some supervision.
• BMET technicians have experience in a wide range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks and software used in the delivery of healthcare.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• AS degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering.
• Full‑time experience working in Biomedical Engineering.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $34.65 per hour. Compensation may vary based on market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget and grant funding. Some positions may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials.

In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement and retirement benefits.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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