Biomedical Equipment Technologist

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System is looking for a technician to support clinical, biomedical, and laboratory systems. This role involves preventive maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, and repairing medical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have an associate’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and experience in healthcare settings. Travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair medical equipment issues.
• Understanding of safety standards and compliance guidelines.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on biomedical equipment.
• Conduct testing, calibration, and safety checks.
• Troubleshoot and repair medical equipment.
• Document service outcomes in the CMMS.
• Coordinate installation of new biomedical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Biomedical equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the support of Montefiore Mount Vernon's clinical, biomedical, analytical, laboratory, and scientific systems and devices. Support includes testing, basic troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, inspection, calibration, and documentation in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements and Montefiore policies and procedures. The associate will be required to travel and provide support at Mount Vernon off-site locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on biomedical and clinical equipment in accordance with established schedules and manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct testing, calibration, and safety checks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on a wide range of medical and laboratory equipment.
• Inspect, evaluate, and document equipment condition, functionality, and service outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the department’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Assist in the installation, configuration, and commissioning of new biomedical equipment.
• Respond to service requests and prioritize work assignments based on urgency and operational needs.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to identify equipment issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide basic user education and guidance on proper equipment usage when needed.
• Comply with all safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

• No experience required if you have a BS in Bioengineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience working with biomedical or medical equipment in a hospital or healthcare setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of biomedical equipment, electronics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair medical equipment issues.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., safety standards, compliance guidelines).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with clinical and technical staff.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and tracking systems.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work performed in clinical environments, laboratories, and bioengineering shop areas.
• Exposure to patient care areas, mechanical systems, and electrical equipment.
• May require lifting, moving, or installing equipment (moderate to heavy lifting).
• Travel between Montefiore sites, including Mount Vernon, required.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.