Biomedical Engineering Technician III

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH, seeks a BMET III to provide expert repair, installation, and calibration of sophisticated medical devices and support systems used in patient care, including life‑support and analytic devices.

Under minimal supervision, you will lead PMs, perform complex calibrations, train end users, and maintain regulatory documentation. This role may involve supervisory duties and advising on capital purchases in the Clinical Engineering department.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; field of study in Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent military training.
• 4–6 years of relevant biomedical equipment experience.
• Certification in AAMI and vendor life‑support devices is preferred.
• Experience with complex medical device testing and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM and electrical safety tests on clinical devices, including life‑support and complex equipment.
• Conduct corrective maintenance, calibrations, and lead installation projects; monitor third‑party repairs.
• Provide in‑services and training for end users on device maintenance and operation.
• Maintain accurate documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide operational leadership and may serve as temporary supervisor; advise on capital purchases.

Skills

PM & calibration

Diagnostic software

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology

Tools

Calibration tools

Networking equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under minimal supervision, the BMET III provides expert-level experience in the repair, installation, calibration and maintenance of sophisticated medical devices and support systems used in the delivery of healthcare, including life‑support and analytic devices as assigned by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and electrical safety tests of all types of clinical devices, including life‑support, highly complex medical devices and sophisticated mission‑critical networks.
• Perform corrective maintenance and calibrations on complex medical equipment; lead installation projects, monitor third‑party repairs and may assign routine repairs to subordinates to monitor their troubleshooting skills.
• Conduct in‑services and training for end users on the proper maintenance and operation of medical devices.
• Maintain accurate documentation to comply with regulatory standards.
• Provide operational leadership to personnel and may serve as a temporary Supervisor.
• Make recommendations for capital purchases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (required).
• Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering technology or equivalent related military training.
• Years of experience: 4–6 years.

Specialized Knowledge

Anatomy & Physiology, extended knowledge in networking systems and complex healthcare delivery systems. Competent in using diagnostic software and test devices used in the calibration of complex medical devices.

Desired Attributes

• Bachelor's Degree of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent related military training.
• AAMI certified and vendor certified for life‑support devices.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Clinical Engineering

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.