Biomedical Technician I

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital seeks a Biomedical Technician I to provide equipment support across clinical departments. The role emphasizes maintaining therapeutic and diagnostic devices, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safe, reliable technology at the point of care.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred) and may accept 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of formal education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field is recommended.
• 2 years of experience can substitute for a diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs bench work and troubleshooting/inspection of general medical equipment.
• Develops safe troubleshooting/service techniques and understands Clinical Engineering safety responsibilities.
• Becomes familiar with test equipment, hand tools, service manuals, and online documentation.
• Completes Life Support PMs and Non-Life Support PMs monthly.
• Uses a computer to access electronic/on-line service manuals and vendor sites.
• Maintains medical equipment database and documents service activity accurately.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in related field

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017315 Healthcare Technology Management

Summary:

Monday to Friday, full-time — Onsite

Salary:

Most new hires start between $24.40-$30.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

The Biomedical Technician I will provide Biomedical technology support for clinical departments by maintaining therapeutic and diagnostic equipment to insure the availability of technology to the point of care in a safe and professional manner.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Associate’s Degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Description

1. Performs bench work and practices troubleshooting and inspection of all general medical equipment.
2. Develops safe troubleshooting/service techniques and know all aspects of Clinical Engineering safety responsibilities.
3. Becomes familiar with using test equipment, hand tools, service manuals and online documentation.
4. Completes 100% Life Support PMs and a minimum of 95% Non-Life Support PMs that are assigned monthly.
5. Efficiently uses a computer to access electronic and on-line service manuals and medical device vendor websites.
6. Becomes familiar with the medical equipment database and how to accurately document service activity.