Biomedical Equipment Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Houston is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) to ensure the safe, reliable operation of critical medical equipment. You will inspect, calibrate, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of devices, maintain service records, and provide technical support to clinical staff.

The role requires an associate degree or technical training, a valid driver's license, and willingness to participate in a rotational on-call schedule including

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Technical School graduate of technical program, or equivalent training validated
• Valid Driver's License
• Rotation on-call schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Performs significant preventive maintenance/safety tests/calibration for equipment
• Provides equipment repair throughout responsible area
• Completes all necessary record keeping for work orders received and/or finished
• Assists in the ordering of parts and supplies necessary for servicing of equipment
• Effectively communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues

Skills

Strong technical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree or technical program in Electrical/Biomedical/IT/Mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), you will be a crucial technical specialist, ensuring the safe, functional, and reliable operation of vital medical equipment.

Every day, you will inspect, calibrate, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of biomedical devices. You'll maintain accurate service records and provide technical support to clinical staff, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical troubleshooting skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and patient safety.

• Performs significant preventative maintenance/safety tests/calibration for equipment.
• Provides equipment repair throughout responsible area.
• Completes all necessary record keeping for work orders received and/or finished.
• Assists in the ordering of parts and supplies necessary for servicing of equipment.
• Effectively communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues.
• Non-essential Job Responsibilities

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Other in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical, related IT, or Mechanical Engineering or related field, upon hire or Technical School graduate of technical program, upon hire or equivalent training validated through training certifications, upon hire
• Valid Driver's License

This position requires participation in a rotational on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be available to respond to urgent service needs outside of regular business hours and may be required to return to the facility on short notice.

Where You'll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.