Biomedical Equipment Technician Supervisor - Evanston

Swedish Hospital; Evanston (IL); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 84.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual increases

Career growth

Medical dental vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

HSA options

Retirement match

PTO and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Swedish Hospital in Evanston is seeking a Supervisor, Biomedical Equipment Technician to lead a team of technicians in a full-time role. You'll oversee daily operations, allocate work, and ensure safe, timely service delivery across clinical engineering devices.

The position requires an associate degree in biomedical/electronics tech, a valid driver's license, and 5 years in maintenance/troubleshooting. CBET preferred; on-site work with occasional vendor coordination.

Formación

• Associate's degree in biomedical or electronics technology required.
• Valid driver's license required; CBET preferred.
• Typically 5 years of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of Biomedical Equipment Technicians.
• Plan maintenance schedules and assign work orders based on workload.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety policies.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager on staffing, safety rounds, and meetings.
• Mentor technicians and interns; support equipment refurbishments and projects.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Team coordination

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Educación

Associate's degree in biomedical or electronics technology

CBET certification - preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Hourly Pay Range:

$39.44 - $61.13 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Position: Supervisor, Biomedical Equipment Technician

Location: Evanston Hospital

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Hours: Days; Regular hours of operation

Job Summary:

The Supervisor, Biomedical Equipment Technician provides day-to-day leadership and supervision of Biomedical Equipment Technicians, ensuring team performance, appropriate work allocation, staff development, and consistent delivery of safe, timely, and high-quality Clinical Engineering services. The Supervisor partners with the CE Operations Manager to plan and allocate team member and vendor resources, achieve maintenance and customer-service goals, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures, while providing coaching, technical guidance, and development to team members. The Supervisor also independently performs advanced technical work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices and systems across Endeavor Health.

What you will do:

• People Leadership & Team Performance

  Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of Biomedical Equipment Technicians, including work direction, coaching, performance feedback, development, training, and accountability. Partner with the CE Operations Manager on hiring, performance reviews, corrective action, and other employee matters.

• Work Planning & Resource Management

  Manage planned maintenance schedules and assign planned and unscheduled work orders based on technician capabilities, workload, priorities, and service needs. Coordinate vendor resources as needed and ensure timely response to urgent and routine service requests.

• Technical Service & Support

  Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair primarily non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices; install, calibrate, and test new medical electronic devices and systems. Serve as an escalation resource for complex technical issues.

• Maintenance, Safety & Compliance

  Ensure work is completed in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies, including planned and corrective maintenance, cybersecurity patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and equipment disposition. Monitor team compliance and address performance or quality concerns.

• Customer Service & Operational Support

  Partner with the CE Operations Manager on safety and customer-service rounding; participate in routine and special meetings, including daily safety huddles and monthly safety committee meetings. Promote timely communication and effective service recovery when concerns arise.

• Technical Leadership & Staff Development

  Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Biomedical Equipment Technicians and student interns. Identify training and development needs and support continued growth in technical competency.

• Equipment & Process Improvement

  Support refurbishment, relocation, and equipment-modification projects; review technical literature and identify opportunities to improve service practices, reliability, safety, and efficiency.

• Capital & Equipment Planning

  Identify and recommend equipment replacement needs to CE leadership and collaborate with manufacturer representatives to obtain technical product information supporting equipment decisions.

What you will need:

• Education : Associate's degree in biomedical or electronics technology (or equivalent military training).
• Licensure : Valid driver's license.
• Certification : Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) - Preferred.
• Experience : Typically 5 years of experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and design of biomedical equipment or comparable devices

Unique or Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge: OEM training on advanced devices such as ventilators, physiological monitoring systems, or surgical equipment.
• Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); planned-maintenance scheduling and work-order assignment; advanced troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of complex medical devices.
• Abilities: Plan, allocate, and monitor technician and vendor resources; mentor junior technicians and student interns; lead safety and customer-service rounding; use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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