Biomed Technician

Carle-Health; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Olney, IL seeks a Biomedical Technician (BMET 1) to join our healthcare technology team. This entry-level role targets individuals with a solid foundation in electronics, troubleshooting, and hands-on mechanical work, with training provided; previous biomedical experience is not required.

You will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a range of medical equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation across the healthcare environment, under guidance from an HTM professional.

Qualifications

• No prior biomedical experience required; training provided for the right candidate.
• Strong foundation in electronics, troubleshooting, and hands-on mechanical work is desired.
• BMET 1 is entry-level and will receive supervision by HTM professionals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of medical equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Install, calibrate, and repair a limited scope of biomedical equipment under supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electronics experience

Troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Biomedical Technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude and electronics experience who are looking to build a rewarding career in healthcare technology. Previous biomedical experience is not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates a strong foundation in electronics, troubleshooting, and hands‑on mechanical work.

The Biomedical Technician is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of medical equipment to help ensure safe and reliable operation throughout the healthcare environment.

The BMET 1 position is an entry level position. The technician maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of a limited scope of biomedical equipment under the guidance and direct supervision of an experienced healthcare technology management (HTM) professional. (Guidelines)The BMET 1 will demonstrate basic knowledge of the job, activity or function, needs supervision or mentoring on advanced assignments.