Biomedical Assistant, Temporary

AdaptHealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

AdaptHealth in New York, NY is hiring a Temporary Biomedical Technician to support cleaning, disinfecting, and basic testing/repair of home medical equipment. The role emphasizes safe handling, documentation, and equipment maintenance.

You will follow PPE policies, participate in annual education, and report unsafe conditions, with responsibilities including inventory, cleaning, and occasional repairs to ensure devices are ready for patient use.

Qualifications

• Problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to clean, test and repair home medical equipment.
• Accurately receive, stock, retrieve and load equipment and supplies.
• Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
• Independent decision making
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting routine maintenance per guidelines on returned equipment.
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting equipment per policy.
• Responsible for documenting cleaning and routine maintenance as defined by guidelines.
• Evaluates and recommends changes to our standard cleaning supply inventory.
• Responsible for the timeliness, quality, and prioritization of equipment cleaning and disinfecting.
• Follows proper procedures to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, and complaints.
• Responsible for conducting equipment repairs (general).
• Responsible for maintaining the pressure washer and air compressor and notifying the manager in case of breakdown or need for repairs, supplies, or replacement.
• Responsible for laundering soiled rags, bags, slings, etc.
• Generally, equipment returned to the dirty area from previous day and stock truck run should be cleaned by the end of each day
• Reports unsafe conditions associated with returned equipment.
• Identifies contaminated equipment and adheres to the Personal Protective Equipment company policy.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.
• Fills compressed oxygen cylinders per company policy.
• Fills liquid oxygen stationeries and liquid oxygen delivery vehicle per company policy.
• Understands the responsibilities and duties of other Materials Management Department Employees and willingly helps outside the Biomed Department with prior approval of the Biomed Manager.

Skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Equipment testing

Equipment repair

Documentation

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Type
Temporary

Description

At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives – out of the hospital and in their homes. We are actively recruiting in your area. If you are passionate about making a profound impact on the quality of patients’ lives, we would love to hear from you.

Biomedical Technician

The Biomedical Technician is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting returned equipment; cleaning room maintenance—including maintaining a neat and orderly work area; some equipment testing and repair; and maintaining annual mandatory education. Willingly takes direction from the Biomed Manager and Biomed Lead —in the absence of the Biomed Manager.

Job Duties

• Responsible for conducting routine maintenance per guidelines on returned equipment.
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting equipment per policy.
• Responsible for documenting cleaning and routine maintenance as defined by guidelines.
• Evaluates and recommends changes to our standard cleaning supply inventory.
• Responsible for the timeliness, quality, and prioritization of equipment cleaning and disinfecting.
• Follows proper procedures to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, and complaints.
• Responsible for conducting equipment repairs (general).
• Responsible for maintaining the pressure washer and air compressor and notifying the manager in case of breakdown or need for repairs, supplies, or replacement.
• Responsible for laundering soiled rags, bags, slings, etc.
• Generally, equipment returned to the dirty area from previous day and stock truck run should be cleaned by the end of each day
• Reports unsafe conditions associated with returned equipment.
• Identifies contaminated equipment and adheres to the Personal Protective Equipment company policy.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.
• Fills compressed oxygen cylinders per company policy.
• Fills liquid oxygen stationeries and liquid oxygen delivery vehicle per company policy.
• Understands the responsibilities and duties of other Materials Management Department Employees and willingly helps outside the Biomed Department with prior approval of the Biomed Manager.

Competency, Skills And Abilities

• Problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to clean, test and repair home medical equipment.
• Accurately receive, stock, retrieve and load equipment and supplies.
• Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and tasks
• Independent decision making
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• One (1) year experience in equipment repair

AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Salary Description

$21.00 Per Hour