Biomedical Equipment Technician

Massachusetts General Hospital; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Biomedical Technician to maintain and assist in medical equipment management by installing, calibrating, repairing, and inspecting devices to ensure safety and optimal performance in clinical and research settings.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technology, with 1–2 years of related experience preferred, and a demonstrated ability to learn and apply electrical and mechanical safety principles.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technology required; experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• 1-2 years of biomedical technician experience preferred.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles and learn equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspects newly acquired medical devices and assigns control numbers and labels for safety and function.
• Conducts performance assurance and electrical safety testing; performs preventive maintenance.
• Responds to device problems in clinical or research areas; evaluates, troubleshoots, and resolves issues.
• Performs repairs to component or board level using diagnostic tools or software.
• Participates in equipment evaluations, installations, and software revisions.
• Makes rounds to assess operation of devices and systems in assigned areas.
• Instructs staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, and basic repair techniques.
• Documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Computer-based tools

Education

Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technology

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Maintains and assists in medical equipment management by installing, calibrating, repairing, and inspecting medical equipment.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to medical devices.
• Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required.
• Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluate, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Performs equipment repairs to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices.
• Participates in medical equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades, including software revision.
• Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess the operation of medical devices and systems.
• Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and medical equipment repair.
• Documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities.

Qualifications

Education Associate's Degree Biomedical Technician required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Personal Drivers License (New Hampshire) - New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles preferred MGH Security RMV Check/Registry of Motor Vehicles Driving Report - MGB Internal preferred Experience Experience as a biomedical technician. 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrates and understands the importance of interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members, front line staff and vendors. - Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles. - Ability to learn and perform maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices involving appropriate test equipment and software diagnostic tools. - Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses. - Ability to use computer-based tools.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

45 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$26.34 - $37.64/Hourly

Grade

4

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.