Biomedical Equipment Technician Supervisor - Highland Park

Endeavor Health; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Job summary

The Supervisor, Biomedical Equipment Technician at Endeavor Health provides day-to-day leadership of Biomedical Equipment Technicians at Highland Park Hospital, guiding performance and resource allocation to ensure safe, timely clinical engineering services.

You will partner with the CE Operations Manager to plan maintenance, coordinate vendors, and mentor staff, while performing advanced troubleshooting, installation, and repair of complex medical devices across our network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of Biomedical Equipment Technicians, including work direction, coaching, performance feedback, development, training, and accountability.
• Plan and allocate team resources with the CE Operations Manager on hiring, performance reviews, and other employee matters.
• Manage planned maintenance schedules and assign work orders based on workload and service needs.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices; install and test new devices.
• Ensure work complies with manufacturer guidelines, codes, and organizational policies; monitor quality and safety.
• Coach and mentor technicians and student interns; lead safety and customer-service rounding.

Skills

People leadership

Team performance

Resource planning

Technical mentoring

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in biomedical or electronics technology

CBET certification – Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

Application Deadline:

To be considered, please apply by the end of day on Wednesday, November 11th.

Position Highlights

• Position: Supervisor, Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Location: Highland Park 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

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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