Biomedical Equipment Tech III

Atlantic Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician III (BMET III) for field work around Morristown and other locations. This role requires extensive knowledge in healthcare technology, with responsibilities including calibration, repair, and installation of medical equipment. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and an associate degree in Science or Technology. The position offers opportunities for ongoing training and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant field experience.
• AAMI (CBET) Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and electrical safety inspections.
• Repair, install, and calibrate medical equipment.
• Provide support for medical equipment used in patient care.

Skills

Knowledge in healthcare technology

Medical equipment calibration

Customer service skills

Education

Associate degree in Science or Technology (BMET/EET)

Tools

Digital multimeter

Electrical safety analyzer

Defibrillator tester

Job description

BMET III – primarily field work for our locations around Morristown and other North Central and Northern NJ locations.

Responsibilities

• Fully experienced with an advanced skill set or knowledge in healthcare technology; works with minimal supervision; capable of serving as a trainer to BMET 2, BMET 1 staff and interns.
• Capable of performing in a BMET lead capacity and possessing understanding and skills related to medical equipment systems and devices.
• Possesses understanding of medical PCs, peripherals, medical network hardware and clinical network applications; significant working knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology with emphasis in clinical application and troubleshooting.
• Possesses the ability to follow manufacturer's procedures for preventive maintenance inspection, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and operation verification procedures on medical equipment including all non‑high risk and high‑risk equipment.
• Repair, install, and calibrate complex and intricate medical equipment.
• Exhibits understanding and can demonstrate use of all required hand tools and test equipment for medical equipment, including digital multimeter, electrical safety analyzer, pressure measuring gauges, ESU analyzer, defibrillator tester, patient simulator, and infusion pump tester. Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual medical equipment situations, and any customer concerns. Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery and vendor documentation.
• Develop and maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education.
• Assist with special projects as assigned; exhibits a detailed understanding and can fully communicate the use of supported devices; provide advanced support of non high‑risk and high‑risk medical equipment for direct patient care.
• Possesses understanding of the daily operations of the departments supported (hospital, clinic, offsite locations, etc.).
• Possesses experience in the assigned clinical environment and is prepared to assume 24‑hour on‑call repair responsibilities.
• Must maintain current advanced understanding of the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), The Joint Commission, NFPA, and other regulatory agencies' standards.
• Evaluate the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database to include the inventory, preventive maintenance schedules, nomenclature, and service history; ensure service completion and documentation submission are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Review BMET 2 and BMET 1 documentation.
• Successfully resolve complex customer service issues, complaints, and escalated issues from BMET 2 and BMET 1; interact with customers in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to elicit information from customers as needed for troubleshooting and general support.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with department representatives, leadership, and senior leadership; possess knowledge of clinical equipment systems (laboratory systems, networked medical equipment systems, connected medical equipment, etc.).
• Possess knowledge of project management terms and methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant field experience.

Education

• Associate degree in Science or Technology (BMET/EET) or military trained (BMET) Biomedical Equipment Technician.

Certifications

• AAMI (CBET) Certification as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (Preferred).

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran.