Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Jefferson Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to provide service and support for medical equipment across multiple locations in New Jersey. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and training other technicians while managing device records. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, with preference for an associate degree in a related field and experience in biomedical equipment repairs.

Working hours are Monday to Friday with potential for after-hours support. Join a team dedicated to enhancing healthcare through advanced medical technology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience performing electronic/electromechanical repairs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Manage database and device control records.
• Evaluate repairs on malfunctioning equipment.
• Identify parts and supplies at lowest cost.
• Provide in-service training to technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of electronic and test equipment

Team collaboration

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Work order tracking systems

Job description

Job Title

Biomedical Equipment Technician I

Job Description

Provides a basic level of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on biomedical, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on assigned equipment to maintain high PM compliance.
• Manage database and device control records, entering work‑order data.
• Evaluate repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determine cost‑effective action.
• Identify and obtain parts, supplies, and technical materials at lowest cost.
• Perform repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment.
• Provide in‑service training to other clinical engineering technicians.
• Maintain supporting technical literature such as manufacturer literature, standard references, and specifications.
• Assist with evaluating and monitoring work performed by outside service providers.
• Participate in new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations.
• Assist with recall/alert identification and management.
• Prioritize scheduled maintenance per policy.
• Respond to maintenance requests from equipment users; assess, verify problems, and troubleshoot.
• Verify FDA, ECRI, manufacturer recall data for covered equipment.
• Review incident reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse to ensure patient safety.
• Attend vendor‑sponsored technical training service schools.
• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in continuous performance improvement initiatives.
• Conform to flexible work schedule on an as‑needed basis.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and upgrade support.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Progressive experience performing repairs and preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment.
• Preferred: 1+ years of progressive experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on general and specialized biomedical equipment.

Additional Experience

• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) and/or Military (DoD) Biomedical Equipment Technician certification.
• Vendor and manufacturer (OEM) repair/training certification(s) or similar credentials.
• GE PCS/Telemetry experience (a plus).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art electronic and test equipment, QA procedures, and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of alternative parts suppliers.
• Knowledge of computer software‑based work order tracking systems.
• Ability to use vendor‑supplied service documentation, technical manuals, and industry parts and specification materials.
• Team collaboration and self‑motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Must be able to visit multiple business locations.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Standard support hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (8‑hour day / split shift).
• Shift 1: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Shift 2: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm.
• Some after‑hours, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
• May be responsible for multiple locations in same geographic area.
• Site‑to‑site travel may be required.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate early morning or evening repairs.
• Weekly on‑call rotation for after‑hours and weekend support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.