Biomed Equipment Tech II

Advocate Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair diagnostic and therapeutic devices across multiple sites. The role includes calibration, testing, and compliance with manufacturer guidelines, codes, standards, and internal policies.

You will also mentor interns and coordinate repairs with vendors, documenting activities accurately. You must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of biomedical equipment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to travel to various sites using a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs biomedical devices using standard electronic test equipment.
• Completes assigned tasks per manufacturers' guidelines, codes, standards and company policies, including maintenance, recalls and equipment disposition.
• Provides operational and technical advice on equipment to medical and clinical staff; collaborates with clinical teams to meet needs.
• Serves as a technical resource and mentor for entry level Biomedical technicians and students.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of inspections, repairs, and tests; liaises with manufacturers for service information.
• Requests and/or orders necessary repair services and spare parts per procedures and contracts.
• Participates in internal and external educational programs to maintain current technical aptitude.
• Recommends capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Major Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs (primarily) non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using standard electronic test equipment. Also installs, calibrates, and tests new medical electronic devices and systems. Escalates situations or questions beyond their scope of knowledge or responsibility to appropriate staff/vendor resources.

Completes assigned tasks on medical electronic devices as per manufacturers' guidelines, relevant codes, standards, and company policies. This includes planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and work related to equipment disposition.

Provides operational and technical advice on equipment to medical and clinical staff when needed. Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met.

Acts as a technical resource and mentor for entry level Biomedical technicians and Biomedical students (interns).

Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc., performed on all equipment, for any work performed by self or a vendor. Interacts with manufacturers' representatives to obtain the necessary technical product service information.

Requests and/or orders necessary repair services and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.

Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminars to develop and maintain the required current technical aptitude.

Recommends capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership. Interacts with manufacturers' representatives to obtain the necessary technical product information

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification / Registration / License

A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Work Experience

Two years of experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of biomedical equipment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel).

Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Walks, stands, sits, lifts, bends, and reaches above shoulders throughout the shift.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead; and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for up to ten feet. Also push with 50 lbs. of force and pull with 40 lbs. of force.

Environment can include exposure to dust/dirt, fumes, odors, blood and body fluids; as well as mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Preferred Job Requirements

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.