Biomedical Equipment Technologist

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to support clinical, biomedical, analytical, laboratory, and scientific systems and devices. Responsibilities include testing, basic troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, calibration, and regulatory-compliant documentation.

Travel to Mount Vernon off-site locations may be required. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years with biomedical or medical equipment in hospital/healthcare setting; CBET preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on biomedical and clinical equipment per schedules and manufacturer specs.
• Conduct testing, calibration, and safety checks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on a wide range of medical and laboratory equipment.
• Inspect, evaluate, and document equipment condition and service outcomes.
• Maintain CMMS documentation accurately and timely.
• Assist in the installation, configuration, and commissioning of new biomedical equipment.
• Respond to service requests and prioritize based on urgency and operational needs.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to identify issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide basic user education on proper equipment usage.
• Comply with safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Biomedical equipment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/Electronics

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CBET certification preferred

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: FAC - Bioeng SVC Moses & SPEC Projects Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-4 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $42.37 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

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

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work performed in clinical environments, laboratories, and bioengineering shop areas
• Exposure to patient care areas, mechanical systems, and electrical equipment
• May requires 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.

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve.

Montefiore's state‑of‑the‑art facilities include the internationally‑recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation.

Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team!

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.

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