Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)

Venesco,-LLC-; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Venesco, LLC in Dayton, OH seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain and repair medical and simulation equipment. You will conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, installation, and de-installation while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

Strong diagnostic skills and field support are required. The role requires managing equipment lifecycle, documenting activities, and training medical staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or closely related field.
• Minimum two years of BMET experience maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and troubleshooting medical equipment.
• Experience applying electronic principles to diagnose failures and manage configurations.
• Ability to troubleshoot highly complex electronic/electromechanical systems (hardware and software).
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specs.
• Knowledge of healthcare/safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, NEC, FDA, accreditation).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams/SharePoint/Acrobat).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate government vehicles.
• Ability to pass a color vision test and lift equipment per NIOSH.
• Strong written and verbal communication with medical, military, and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, test, calibrate, install and de-install medical and simulation equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Evaluate serviceability and lifecycle needs of equipment.
• Maintain equipment records in approved maintenance systems.
• Provide user training to medical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex equipment

Electrical/electromechanical diagnosis

Interpreting manuals/schematics

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

MS Office 365 proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Color vision test clearance

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

DMLSS (Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support)

Job description

Description

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) is responsible for maintaining, repairing, testing, calibrating, installing, and de-installing medical and simulation equipment. The BMET performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots complex electronic and electromechanical systems, ensures compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards, maintains equipment records within approved maintenance management systems, evaluates equipment serviceability and lifecycle requirements, and provides user training to medical personnel. The position requires both technical expertise and hands-on field support, including operation of government vehicles, use of specialized test equipment, adherence to electrical safety procedures, and compliance with Air Force, DoD, OSHA, FDA, and healthcare accreditation standards.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum two years of Biomedical Equipment Technician experience supporting the maintenance, repair, calibration, and troubleshooting of medical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience applying electronic principles to diagnose system failures, perform component-level troubleshooting, and manage system configurations.
• Experience troubleshooting highly complex electronic and electromechanical systems, including hardware and software components.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare and safety regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, NEC, FDA, and healthcare accreditation standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate government vehicles.
• Ability to pass a color vision test and safely lift equipment in accordance with NIOSH lifting standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with medical, military, and technical personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military medical, military deployment, or Department of Defense healthcare experience.
• Experience using Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS).
• Experience maintaining simulation, research, or specialized clinical equipment.
• Knowledge of Air Force medical maintenance programs and operational requirements.
• Certification such as CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) or equivalent biomedical certification.
• Experience conducting equipment lifecycle assessments and replacement planning.
• Familiarity with Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety programs.
• Experience providing end-user training on medical equipment operation and preventive maintenance.
• Experience supporting Joint Commission or other healthcare accreditation inspections.
• Prior experience supporting government or military contracts.