Biomedical Technician I

Salem Hospital; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain, install, calibrate, repair and inspect medical equipment across clinical areas. The role supports patient care through proactive testing and rapid response to device issues.

You will inspect devices, perform safety checks, troubleshoot problems and document procedures. Strong communication with staff and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technician required.
• 1–2 years of biomedical technician experience preferred.
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge for electrical/mechanical devices.
• Ability to learn maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect newly acquired medical devices for safety and labeling.
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing.
• Respond to equipment problems and troubleshoot clinically.
• Perform repairs at component level with diagnostic tools.
• Document inspections, repairs and maintenance activities.
• Provide training to staff on testing and basic repairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Electrical safety knowledge

Mechanical safety principles

Troubleshooting

Computer-based tools

Education

Associate's Degree in Biomedical Technician

Tools

Test instrumentation

Diagnostic software

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary Maintains and assists in medical equipment management by installing, calibrating, repairing, and inspecting medical equipment.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Inspects newly acquired medical devices and systems for safety and function and attaches and assigns appropriate control numbers and labels to medical devices.
• Conducts complete performance assurance and electrical safety testing. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance on medical devices as required.
• Respond to medical equipment problems in clinical or research areas; evaluate, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Performs equipment repairs to a level requiring generic test instrumentation or diagnostic software, e.g., to board or component level for electrical devices.
• Participates in medical equipment evaluations, installations, and upgrades, including software revision.
• Makes periodic rounds of assigned clinical areas to assess the operation of medical devices and systems.
• Instructs department and other equipment technical staff on testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and medical equipment repair.
• Documents inspections, repairs, maintenance procedures, and teaching activities.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Biomedical Technician required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Personal Drivers License (New Hampshire) - New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles preferred
• MGH Security RMV Check/Registry of Motor Vehicles Driving Report - MGB Internal preferred

Experience

Experience as a biomedical technician. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates and understands the importance of interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with team members, front line staff and vendors.
• Understands electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.
• Ability to learn and perform maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices involving appropriate test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
• Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses.
• Ability to use computer-based tools.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Tuscan Boulevard

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$26.34 - $37.64/Hourly

Grade

4At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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