BioMed Engineer I

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Management, Inc. is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to oversee maintenance, testing, and updates of medical equipment across our facility. You will train clinicians and staff on proper use, document issues, and coordinate with vendors for replacements and improvements.

The role emphasizes proactive equipment evaluation, adherence to safety standards, and continuous learning to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot and read schematics.
• Willingness to learn and good verbal communication.
• Evaluate safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and repairs for medical equipment in the facility.
• Oversee design, installation, and updates to medical devices.
• Conduct trainings for physicians, managers, clinicians, and staff.
• Document feedback and coordinate with vendors for improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics

Verbal communication

Positive attitude

Equipment maintenance

Training delivery

Vendor coordination

Inventory management

Installation design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide services and operational support to award winning hospitals through roles in supply chain, IT and cybersecurity, clinical engineering, capital procurement, medical coding, project management and more. We provide services to clinically excellent community hospitals across the country that are dedicated to ensuring quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and support for proper utilization and maintenance of all Prime Healthcare Management, Inc.’s medical equipment including equipment used in the Emergency Room (open 24 hours a day, every day of the year), equipment for heart treatments such as EKG, doppler, cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, open-heart surgical devices, equipment used in cardiac rehabilitation and exercise conditioning programs, equipment used for occupational and physical therapy, equipment used for in-patient and out-patient surgical techniques including laser surgery, arthroscopy and laparoscopic procedures, MRI machines, CT Scanners, Ultrasound equipment, Echo/Vascular equipment, Nuclear Medicine equipment, Mammography machines, and equipment used in our Intensive Care Unit. Oversee the maintenance and repair of said systems and equipment in order to ensure optimum utilization in our facility.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications:

1. Able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blue prints.
2. Must possess Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related field required.
3. Must exhibit a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
4. Must have good verbal communication skills.
5. Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of current medical equipment and develop methods and procedures for testing of biomedical devices and equipment and ensuring optimal performance standards.
6. Provide support, repairs, and maintenance for all above-mentioned medical equipment used within the Prime Healthcare Management, Inc. facility.
7. Oversee and participate in the design, fabrication, operation, application and installation of new or updates to current medical equipment.
8. Conduct training to educate physicians, healthcare managers, health educators, clinicians, and other staff on the proper use of all medical machinery and equipment for clinical use.
9. Document feedback regarding operation of all medical equipment and introduce improvements if necessary.
10. Maintain a database of correspondence with vendors and suppliers of Prime Healthcare Management, Inc.’s medical equipment in order to improve future interaction.
11. Keep abreast of future medical equipment advances to prepare the company for upcoming technological changes.
12. Write training programs and guides in order to assist all healthcare staff in correct machinery utilization.
13. Manage all medical equipment inventory and coordinate with vendors and suppliers in ordering replacements for defective parts.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Minimum 0-1 years’ experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

BioMedical Services, Inc. offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $26.00 to $35.10. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time
Shift

Days
Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: ++https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf++