BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN II -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital’s Clinical Engineering team seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform advanced installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of diagnostic and patient-care equipment. This role ensures compliance with electrical safety standards and policies, with no direct patient care responsibilities.

Key duties include leading parts of projects, documenting work orders and safety inspections, and supporting hospital staff with equipment guidance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; education may be substituted by related experience.
• Three years of patient care equipment maintenance or related field experience.
• Credentials such as AAMI Certification or CBET are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain and repair biomedical equipment used for diagnostics and care.
• Perform safety testing and ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.
• Document work orders and safety inspections accurately.
• Lead project tasks and provide training support to staff as needed.
• Develop and maintain technical skills through ongoing education.

Skills

Electrical safety

Biomedical maintenance

Project lead

Education

Associate Degree

Technical/Electronics or equivalent

Job description

Education

Essential:

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Clinical Engineering

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Perform advanced level detailed and exacting work in the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of a variety of powered and non-powered biomedical equipment used for diagnostic, monitoring, treatment and care of hospitals and clinic patients. Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards for medical devices. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed Responsibilities

• BIOMED EQUIPMENT - Perform complex installations, inspections, maintenance and repairs of biomedical equipment used for diagnostic and treatment of patients


• SAFETY - Interpret data information to ensure adherence to electrical safety standards by conducting maintenance safety inspections on a variety of biomedical equipment


• SAFETY TESTING - Perform a variety of safety tests on medical equipment and institute corrective measures; document and maintain accurate records; may compose reports of a technical nature


• DOCUMENTATION - Maintain accurate and complete documentation of work orders and safety inspection records of all equipment and services performed


• QUALITY - Participate in the development of quality control and preventive maintenance designs and programs


• TECHNICAL DEVELOP - Develop and maintain the technical skills needed to perform the work of the position by attending supplementary educational programs


• TRAINING & SERVICE - Provide technical assistance and instructions to Hospitals staff regarding medical equipment; provide quality service to internal and external customers


• LEAD - Serve as project lead to lower level employees; assist in training of new personnel staff


• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops


• RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education

Essential:

• Associate Degree

Education specialization

• Technical, Electronics or equivalent Military Training

Experience

Essential:

Patient care equipment maintenance, modification, testing, inspection, particularly electronic devices 3 years directly related experience

Nonessential

No preferred experience

Credentials

Nonessential:

• AAMI National Medical Equipment Association Certification


• Certified BioMedical Equipment Technician

Physical Conditions

Lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and items between 50 and 100 pounds or more with assistance Perform work in unusual positions using full body mobility with frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, twisting, and turning

Essential

Working conditions

• May be required to work on ladders or scaffolding


• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE


• May be required to travel to various work sites