Biomedical Equipment Technician Internship

Trimedx; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Trimedx in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Biomedical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience shadowing clinical, biomedical, lab, and radiology engineers under supervision. You will observe service calls, document repairs, and learn preventive maintenance in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an associate's or technical degree program, with strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. A driver's license may be required for regional visits.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in an associate’s, technical degree program or equivalent biomedical certification program.
• Experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Gain on the job training by shadowing experienced clinical, biomedical, lab, and radiology engineers under close supervision.
• Understand the typical day of an engineer and how to work in a hospital environment
• Respond to service calls
• Learn how to balance workload, document repairs and PMs, vendor management, calibrate equipment, troubleshoot equipment
• Train on preventive maintenance procedures, electrical safety, and how to repair equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures, inventory validation, and work alongside experienced technicians
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree program enrollment

Job description

If you are wondering what makes Trimedx different, it's that all of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care and performance.

• Everyone is focused on serving the customer and we do that by collaborating and supporting each other
• Associates look forward to coming to work each day
• Every associate matters and makes a difference

It is truly a culture like no other — We hope you will join our team! Find out more about our company and culture here.

Applicants must be local to Birmingham, AL area.

Summary

The TRIMEDX Biomedical Engineering Intern gains on the job training by shadowing experienced clinical engineers, biomedical engineers, lab engineers, and radiology engineers under the close supervision of TRIMEDX management. Duties include understanding the typical day of an engineer and how to work in a hospital environment, how to respond to service calls, balancing workload, documentation of repairs and Preventative Maintenance (PM) Work Orders, vendor management, learning how to calibrate equipment, troubleshooting techniques for various types of equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, electrical safety, and how to repair equipment. In this position, you will perform preventative maintenance procedures, inventory validation, and have the opportunity to work alongside experienced technicians in a real-time service environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain on the job training by shadowing experienced clinical engineers, biomedical engineers, lab engineers, and radiology engineers under the close supervision of TRIMEDX management.
• Understand the typical day of an engineer and how to work in a hospital environment
• Respond to service calls
• Learn how to balance workload, document repairs and PMs, vendor management, calibrate equipment, troubleshoot equipment
• Train on preventive maintenance procedures, electrical safety, and how to repair equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures, inventory validation, and work alongside experienced technicians in a real-time service environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills And Experience

The TRIMEDX Biomedical Engineering Intern gains on the job training by shadowing experienced clinical engineers, biomedical engineers, lab engineers, and radiology engineers and under the close supervision of TRIMEDX management. Duties include understanding the typical day of an engineer and how to work in a hospital environment, how to respond to service calls, balancing workload, documentation of repairs and PMs, vendor management, learning how to calibrate equipment, troubleshooting techniques for various types of equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, electrical safety, and how to repair equipment. In this position, you will perform preventative maintenance procedures, inventory validation, and have the opportunity to work alongside experienced technicians in a real-time service environment.

Education And Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in an associate’s, technical degree program, or the TRIMEDX Trained Certification or an equivalent biomedical related certification program.
• Experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which will include a limited background check and screen for illegal substance use.
• Valid driver’s license required; variable travel requirements depending on primary site or region that may require use of personal vehicle.

At Trimedx, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture where every associate feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. This culture reflects our belief that our people are our foundation, their well-being is essential, and shared success is built through meaningful work, recognition, and opportunities for growth.

We embrace people’s differences which include age, race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, education, genetics, veteran status, disability, religion, beliefs, opinions and life experiences.

Visit our website to view our Workplace Culture Commitment , along with our social channels to see what our team is up to: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.

Trimedx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace.

Because we are committed to providing a safe and productive work environment, Trimedx is a drug-free workplace. Accordingly, Associates are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance or marijuana, or otherwise being under the influence thereof, on all Trimedx and Customer property or during working/on-call hours.