BioMed Engineer I

Maine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain and troubleshoot diagnostic medical devices across the Lewiston, ME facility. The role covers MRI, CT, ultrasound, cath lab equipment, and general hospital devices, requiring strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities include hands-on maintenance, vendor coordination, and staff training. A Bachelor’s degree in a biomedical field is required, with a positive attitude and strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Must possess Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for proper utilization and maintenance of all medical equipment.
• Oversee maintenance and repair to ensure optimum utilization in the facility.
• Conduct training to educate physicians and staff on proper use of medical machinery.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

at Prime Healthcare in LEWISTON, Maine, United States

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

• + Able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blue prints.
• + Valid driver’s license.
• + Minimum 0-1 years’ experience preferred.
• + Must possess Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related field required.
• + Must exhibit a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• + Must have good verbal communication skills.
• + 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.
• + Provide support, repairs, and maintenance for all above-mentioned medical equipment used within the Prime Healthcare Management, Inc. facility.
• + Oversee and participate in the design, fabrication, operation, application and installation of new or updates to current medical equipment.
• + 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.
• + Document feedback regarding operation of all medical equipment and introduce improvements if necessary.
• + Maintain a database of correspondence with vendors and suppliers of Prime Healthcare Management, Inc.’s medical equipment in order to improve future interaction.
• + Keep abreast of future medical equipment advances to prepare the company for upcoming technological changes
• + Write training programs and guides in order to assist all healthcare staff in correct machinery utilization.
• + Manage all medical equipment inventory and coordinate with vendors and suppliers in ordering replacements for defective parts.

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

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 KnowYourRightsscreen_reader1020.pdf

FacilityPHS Bio-Medical Services

LocationUS-ME- LEWISTON

ID2026-262522

CategoryNon Clinical Tech

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

MinUSD $26.00/Hr.

MaxUSD $35.10/Hr.

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