Biomedical Equipment Technician

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to repair, calibrate, and maintain medical devices across hospital and center facilities.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and in-service trainings for clinical staff, ensuring safety and compliance with hospital standards. Strong documentation and teamwork are essential for efficient device management.

Qualifications

• Associate or Vocational degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related field.
• AAMI certification preferred.
• Relevant IT certifications/training (e.g. A+/Net+, MCSE/MCSA, CCNA/CCDP/CCIE) preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be considered; healthcare environment experience is a plus.
• Must hold a valid Indiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment.
• Ensures safety related to medical equipment and inspections for new and rental equipment.
• Conducts in-service education sessions with clinical and support staff.
• Documents work activity in maintenance software and forms when required.
• Manages equipment within the core group and assigned devices, meeting PM deadlines.
• Evaluates new products/equipment and makes recommendations.
• Ensures proper operation and safety of patient-related equipment.
• Works on project assignments and prioritizes tasks with deadlines.
• Maintains knowledge of biomedical network systems and related security controls.
• Complies with HIPAA/ePHI requirements in Biomedical Engineering activities.

Skills

Biomedical equipment repair

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication with staff

Network systems knowledge

Education

Associate/Vocational degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology

AAMI certification preferred

Tools

A+/Net+

MCSE/MCSA

CCNA/CCDP/CCIE

CNE

PMI/PMP

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Date: Oct 28, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Sub-Division:Hospital

Schedule:Full Time

Shift:Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Biomedical Equipment Technician repairs and maintains medical equipment and associated information technology.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of both mechanical and electronic medical equipment
• Ensures safety as related to medical equipment and its use to include; acceptance inspection for new equipment, safety inspections from borrowed and/or rental equipment, scheduled safety and operational inspection of current inventory, following appropriate sterile procedures
• Conducts in-service education/information sessions with clinical and support staff
• Responsible for documenting work activity both in equipment maintenance software and on appropriate forms when required, in a timely manner
• Responsible for the management of equipment within "core" group of equipment as well as any assigned equipment to include scheduled preventative maintenance, repair and in-service needs when identified; this includes meeting department thresholds for equipment PM completion
• Evaluates new products/equipment; makes recommendations/reports same
• Responsible for the proper operation and safety of all patient related equipment
• Is involved with project assignments and can successfully prioritize tasks in consideration of deadlines assigned
• Will frequently be assigned activities overseen by management or BMET IIIs
• Maintains a working knowledge of biomedical engineering network systems to include but not limited to: Infant and adult security network, infusion pump maintenance network and reporting, electronic medical record middleware, RFID systems, and patient monitoring networks
• Assists with medical device network security controls and audits
• Works with Information Security Officer to understand HIPAA and ePHI requirements and ensures compliance for Biomedical Engineering staff

Job Requirements

• Completion of an Associate or Vocational degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related technology field
• AAMI certification preferred
• Relevant information technology certifications/training preferred (e.g. A+/Net+, MCSE/MCSA, CCNA/CCDP/CCIE, CNE, PMI/PMP, CCSA, etc.)
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational and certification requirements; current BMET/HETM students with one year of job-related experience in a healthcare environment or BMET/HETM students in last semester of completion may also be considered
• Must hold a valid Indiana driver's license that meets Eskenazi Health's driving policy requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic circuits and related information
• Basic knowledge/understanding of medical terminology
• Basic knowledge/understanding of pneumatics and plumbing
• Effectively communicate with written and oral skills to clinical hospital staff, departmental personnel and vendors
• Utilize Microsoft office applications for communications and educational presentations
• Maintain an orderly and efficient work space contained within your assigned area
• Knowledge of physical sciences as it applies to the area of medical instrumentation and devices
• Maintain knowledge and commitment toward job specific measured competencies

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.