Bio-Med Tech II

Lake Charles Memorial Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health seeks a Biomedical Technician II to perform preventive maintenance on clinical equipment and related electronic systems. The role includes documenting work, supporting device integration efforts, and coordinating with hospital IT and vendors.

The candidate should have an Associate degree in electronics or related fields, robust IT skills, and be pursuing CBET certification within 12 months. Experience with Capsule Medical Device Integration is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; military Biomedical Equipment or related training also acceptable.
• Candidates should have robust IT skills and may hold relevant certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Net+).
• Information Systems/Medical Device Integration experience preferred; Capsule certification preferred.
• Four years of on-the-job training; 2-3 years servicing hospital medical equipment preferred.
• Willing to pursue CBET certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment.
• Research part numbers, prices, and vendor information.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of spare parts/equipment.
• Accurately document preventive and corrective maintenance work.
• Support medical device integration goals across the organization.

Skills

IT skillset

Communication

Advanced computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

CBET certification within 12 months

Tools

Capsule Medical Device Integration Platform

CCNA/CompTIA certifications

Job description

• The Biomedical Technician II performs preventive maintenance on clinical equipment and other sophisticated electronic systems within the hospital. When assigned, they will perform electronic safety inspections and other activities pertinent to accreditation and/or licensure.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the HTM Site Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Test, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment.
• Research part numbers, prices, and vendor information.
• Maintain an adequate inventory or spare parts/ spare equipment.
• Accurately documents preventive and corrective maintenance work completed.
• Support the medical device integration goals of the organization.
• Coordinate and manage medical device integration with hospital information systems organization wide
• Coordinate and work with multimodality vendors on projects and new installations.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Information Technology or related field is preferred. Military Biomedical Equipment or related field training is also acceptable.
• Candidates should possess a robust IT skillset and experience including preference for certification (CCNA, CompTIA, CompTIA Net+, etc.).
• Information Systems/Medical Device Integration experience preferred with strong preference for candidates that are certified System Administrators in Capsule Medical Device Integration Platform.
• Four years of on-the-job training; 2-3 years of experience in servicing hospital medical equipment preferred.
• Willing to pursue CBET certification (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician within 12 months)
• Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Familiar with basic healthcare software and systems.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Server, Cybersecurity, Network, and Application Administration.
• Must be able to apply good judgment with making decisions; Have advanced prioritization skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Capable of performing light to medium duty physical tasks.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Must be able to work in sensitive patient care environments.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Rotating On-Call Schedule.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.