Biomedical Equipment Technician III

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Generous paid leave and holidays

Retirement match up to 8%

Tuition assistance

Discounts on cell plans and more

Job summary

MU Health Care in Columbia, MO is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician III for on-site work in the Clinical Engineering department at University Hospital. The role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and project leadership for complex medical equipment and systems.

You will lead safety inspections, manage installations, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (or equivalent) in biomedical equipment technology, electronics, computer science, or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Seven (7) years of experience as a biomedical equipment technician or radiology equipment specialist.
• CBET or CRES certification may substitute for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads troubleshooting and technical support for medical equipment users to determine root causes of failure.
• Establishes standards and protocols for test methods and equipment performance criteria.
• Manages calibration and maintenance of complex medical equipment systems to meet regulatory standards.
• Oversees safety inspections and initiates required services for high-risk equipment.
• Manages system installations, planning, scheduling, and oversight of contractors and vendors.
• Oversees asset management, including maintenance scheduling and parts inventory tracking.
• Documents work in CMMS to maintain accurate service records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Mentorship

Education

Associate's degree in biomedical equipment technology

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Calibration equipment

Job description

Shift:Full Time. Various Shifts. Will be on-call, weekends and holidays.

Work Arrangement:On-Site

Department: Clinical Engineering

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $27.21 - $42.99 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

The Biomedical Equipment Technician III leads advanced technical support activities, preventive maintenance, and high-level troubleshooting for complex medical equipment and integrated systems. Manages installations and projects, oversees safety inspections, and provides mentorship to junior technicians. Ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Leads troubleshooting and technical support for medical equipment users to determine root causes of failure.
• Establishes standards and protocols for test methods and equipment performance criteria.
• Manages calibration and maintenance of complex medical equipment systems to meet or exceed regulatory standards.
• Oversees and performs safety inspections and initiates required services forhigh-risk equipment.
• Manages system installations, including planning, scheduling, and oversight of contractors and vendors.
• Oversees asset management, including scheduling maintenance and tracking parts inventory.
• Assists in the investigation and documentation of incidents involving medical equipment.
• Documents work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to maintain accurate service records.
• Performs cross-functional project management duties in collaboration with department managers, vendors, and contractors.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) in biomedical equipment technology, electronics, computer science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.
• Seven (7) years of experience as a biomedical equipment technician or radiology equipment specialist.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) may substitute for one year of required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Experience managing large-scale equipment installations or integration projects.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.