Biomedical Equipment Technician Internship

TriMedx, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Trimedx offers an internship in Biomedical Engineering, where you will shadow clinical, biomedical, lab, and radiology engineers within a hospital setting in Birmingham, AL. You will learn to respond to service calls, balance workloads, document repairs and PMs, and perform preventive maintenance while developing calibration and troubleshooting skills.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, vendor coordination, and safety training in electrical procedures, with guidance from TRIMEDX

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in an associate’s, technical degree program or TRIMEDX Trained Certification.
• Experience 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 engineers and radiology engineers under supervision.
• Respond to service calls and balance workload; document repairs and PMs.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures and calibrate equipment in a real-time service environment.

Skills

Biomedical equipment

Hospital environment

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Education

Associate's degree program

TRIMEDX Trained Certification

Biomedical certification

Tools

PM procedures

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 otherAssociates look forward to coming to work each dayEvery associate matters and makes a differenceIt 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.SummaryThe 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.ResponsibilitiesGain 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 environmentRespond to service callsLearn how to balance workload, document repairs and PMs, vendor management, calibrate equipment, troubleshoot equipmentTrain 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 ExperienceThe 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 QualificationsBe 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 preferredExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMust 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.