Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision for FT employees

401(k) savings plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I on a Tuesday to Saturday schedule from 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The role involves repairing and maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting service activities, and deploying new devices while training lab personnel on proper instrument use.

Salary ranges from $23.48 to $35.23 per hour with potential shift differentials and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and assist moving equipment.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Requires a logical thought process and accountability.
• Communicate clearly with team and lab personnel outside the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and calibrations of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains documentation of service performed in accordance with licensing and accreditation agencies.
• Maintains a physical inventory of key equipment repair parts.
• Assists in preparing the location for new equipment and ensuring proper operation requirements.
• Installs and tests new equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Instructs laboratory personnel on proper use of instruments.
• Maintains calibration equipment used on laboratory equipment.
• Coordinates outside service requirements to insure timely repairs.
• Monitors work performed by outside service organizations.

Skills

Oral communication

Logical thinking

Accountability

Physical dexterity

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Biomedical Equipment Technician I - Clifton, NJ, Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment and documentation of equipment service activities. Also responsible for the installation and testing of new equipment. Trains lab personnel on the proper use of instruments.

Pay range: $23.48 - $35.23 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and calibrations of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains documentation of service performed in accordance with requirements outlined by licensing and accreditation agencies.
• Maintains a physical inventory of key equipment repair parts.
• Assists in preparing the location for new equipment, insuring that all necessary requirements for proper operation have been met, (e.g. water, cooling, electrical needs).
• Installs and tests new equipment to insure proper working condition.
• Assists in instructing laboratory personnel on the proper use of instruments.
• Assists in maintaining calibration equipment used on laboratory equipment.
• Assists in coordinating outside service requirements to insure timely repairs.
• Assists in monitoring work performed by outside service organizations.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and at times assist the Biomedical Engineers in moving equipment.

Skills:

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Requires a logical thought process, accountability, physical dexterity, and the ability to clearly/effectively communicate with team members and lab personnel outside the department.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.