Biomedical Equipment Tech II - Patient-Centric Care

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health’s Clinical Engineering department seeks a Biomedical Technician II to inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot medical equipment across Salem Hospital and affiliated facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, safety checks, and support new technology implementations while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure safe, reliable equipment.

The role requires an education path through BMET programs or equivalent certifications, with at least two years of device

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology.
• Associate's degree in electronics or related field, with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology coursework.
• Military biomedical equipment certification.
• Military electronics or equivalent certification or training, with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology coursework.
• Completion of BMET school or AAMI BMET Apprenticeship Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of medical equipment and imaging devices entering Salem Health system.
• Complete preventive maintenance, calibrations and safety inspections with proper documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and document corrective actions to restore safe operation.
• Provide informal and formal training to equipment users and coordinate vendor education.
• Recommend replacement parts and lifecycle improvements to support reliability.
• Participate in equipment selection, installation and projects with technical input.
• Travel between clinics, West Valley Hospital and main campus to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to fellow technicians and contract personnel.
• Evaluate maintenance practices and align with regulatory standards and Hospital programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support department needs.

Education

Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology

Associate's degree in electronics or related field with medical terminology, anatomy & physiology coursework

Military biomedical equipment certification

Military electronics or equivalent certification/training with medical terminology, anatomy & physiology coursework

Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) school or AAMI BMET Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Salem Health’s Clinical Engineering department seeks a Biomedical Technician II to inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot medical equipment across Salem Hospital and affiliated facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, safety checks, and support new technology implementations while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure safe, reliable equipment.

The role requires an education path through BMET programs or equivalent certifications, with at least two years of device