Biomedical Equipment Technician II

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician II to repair, test and calibrate clinical equipment across its network.

You will inspect, install and perform scheduled maintenance to support clinical staff and ensure patient care equipment is reliable. The role requires a minimum of two years of service experience with medical equipment, relevant education, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of medical terminology, schematics and Windows environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree or military equivalent in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics or related field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive to various Network locations.
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology as it relates to clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on various medical equipment in accordance with protocols.
• Repairs defective medical equipment to meet manufacturer specifications across the Network.
• Oversees manufacturer or third party vendors as required.
• Maintains accurate records for all work performed and ensures timely entry of paperwork.
• Provides technical consultation to other department personnel and contributes to equipment evaluations.

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or military equivalent in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics or related field

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Biomedical Equipment Technician II

The Biomedical Equipment Technician II is responsible for the repair, testing and calibration of clinical equipment, devices, instruments and systems. Inspect, install and provide scheduled maintenance of clinical equipment. Supports clinical equipment, medical staff, technicians, and administrators with technical assistance and advice.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on various medical equipment, which may include specialized equipment to departmental and manufacturer protocols and specifications on a routine basis for the Network. Repairs defective medical equipment, which may include specialized equipment to meet or exceed manufacturer specifications throughout the Network. Will be required to oversee manufacturer or third party vendors. Will also help with other equipment / devices that the Department supports. Responsible for the overall support of instrumentation in all clinical areas as assigned. Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions. Maintains accurate records for all work performed. Entry and or paperwork should be completed on a timely basis. Participates in staff in-service educational programs. Participates in pre-purchase evaluation programs as required Provides technical consultation to other department personnel. Performs evaluation of equipment failures to identify trends, design and/or use problems. Performs authorized equipment modifications, design and fabrication of specialized devices.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Requires standing for up to eight hours a day or walking for up to four per day.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning in using hand tools or other situations.
• Lifting and carrying items weighting up to 60 pounds.
• Occasional pulling and pushing objects weighing greater than 300 pounds.
• Climbing vertical ladders up to 20 feet.
• Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing.
• Sense of smell as it relates to distinguishing burning or other odors when working on equipment.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s, bachelor’s degree or military equivalent program in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics, Electronic Technology or other related field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted if approved.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid driver's license and willing to drive to various Network locations.
• Must have Mechanical and electrical, electronic theory, technology and test equipment knowledge with the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, parts diagrams and other technical information.
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology as it relates to clinical equipment, knowledge of current regulatory requirements, specialty through attendance of seminars, journal reading and maintaining communications with other services providers.
• Knowledge of computers, servers, networks and Windows operating systems.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

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