Biomedical Equipment Tech I: Maintenance & Repair

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain and repair medical devices, install and calibrate equipment, and ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in a clinical setting.

This onsite role at 81 Highland Avenue involves daily collaboration with clinical staff, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to equipment issues with diagnostic tools and test instruments.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technician required; 1–2 years experience preferred.
• Experience as a biomedical technician.
• Demonstrates electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use computer-based tools for diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Inspects newly acquired medical devices and assigns control numbers and labels.
• Performs safety testing and preventive maintenance on medical devices.
• Respond to equipment problems and troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Performs repairs to component or board level using diagnostic software and test equipment.
• Participates in medical equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades.
• Makes rounds to assess operation of devices in clinical areas.
• Instructs staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Electrical safety principles

Mechanical safety principles

Troubleshooting

Computer-based tools

Education

Associate's Degree Biomedical Technician

Tools

Diagnostic Software

Test Equipment

Job description

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain and repair medical devices, install and calibrate equipment, and ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in a clinical setting.

This onsite role at 81 Highland Avenue involves daily collaboration with clinical staff, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to equipment issues with diagnostic tools and test instruments.