Biomedical Equipment Technician II – On-Call Maintainer

Southern Illinois Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Biomedical Technician (BMET) to install and maintain patient monitors, ventilators, ultrasound equipment, x-ray machines and other patient care devices across our New York operations. Due to lifesaving equipment handling, on-call shifts are required on a rotational basis.

The BMET will perform preventive maintenance, testing and calibration, document outcomes, and assist with training staff on equipment use while ensuring confidentiality and safety

Qualifications

• AAS degree in Biomedical Technology or equivalent military training.
• CBET, CRES or CLES certified is preferred.
• AAMI Apprenticeship or equivalent certification accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on biomedical and related electronic equipment.
• Installs, maintains and repairs medical equipment across facilities.
• Tests and calibrates equipment parts to determine repair needs.
• Trains colleagues on equipment operation within scope of skill set.
• Maintains safety tests and code compliance; protects patient information.

Skills

Biomedical maintenance

On-call scheduling

Troubleshooting

Safety testing

Education

AAS degree in Biomedical Technology

Equivalent military training

AAMI Apprenticeship certificate

CBET/CRES/CLES certified

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Biomedical Technician (BMET) to install and maintain patient monitors, ventilators, ultrasound equipment, x-ray machines and other patient care devices across our New York operations. Due to lifesaving equipment handling, on-call shifts are required on a rotational basis.

The BMET will perform preventive maintenance, testing and calibration, document outcomes, and assist with training staff on equipment use while ensuring confidentiality and safety