Biomedical Equipment Tech II

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician II to maintain and service patient care equipment onsite. The role involves installation, calibration verification, and repair under supervision.

You will follow the Medical Equipment Management Plan and hospital policies to ensure equipment reliability. Preferred candidates have 2+ years' BMET experience, an AAS in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Electronics Technology, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires an AAS in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Electronics Technology.
• Two years of BMET or OEM field service experience.
• Preferred certifications include CBET, CompTIA A+, Net+, CCNA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient care equipment per the Medical Equipment Management Plan.
• Install, calibrate, verify, and repair a wide range of devices with limited guidance.
• Adhere to manufacturer instructions and hospital policies.

Skills

Installation

Maintenance

Calibration verification

Repair

Education

AAS in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Electronics Technology

ICC/AAMI CBET

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Net+

Cisco CCNA

Job description

Department : KH Biomed Engineering

Location: Buffalo General Medical Center

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 8a-4p, 7a-3p, 9a-5p

Shift 1

Job Description

The Biomedical Equipment Technician II (BMET II) maintains patient care equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. The employee performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration verification, and repair of a wide scope of patient care with limited guidance from more experienced Clinical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) professionals. The employee plans and carries out successive steps and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with the equipment manufacturers instructions, the healthcare systems policies, and accepted practices. The Supervisor may periodically review the work for adequacy and conformance with practice and policy.

Education And Credentials

AAS - Associate of Applied Science or Equilivent Military Training (Biomedical Equipment Technology or Electronics Technology required. Preferred licenses/certifications include: ICC/AAMI - CBET, CompTia A+, CompTia Net+, Cisco CCNA or similar IT certifications.

Experience

2 years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician or OEM Field Service Technician required.

Working Conditions

Essential

• Weight Requirement - Heavy (up to 100 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00

FTE: 1.000000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required : Yes

With Rotation

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U45 - CWA 1168 Clinical Engineering

Requisition ID# : 23884

Grade : CE2

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 28.93 - $36.65

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!