Medical Equipment Technician I: Repair, Calibration & Support

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to repair, test, and calibrate clinical equipment, and to perform scheduled maintenance per manufacturer protocols.

The role supports clinicians, technicians and administrators with technical guidance. The position requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics or related field, and at least six months of equipment maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics / Electronic Technology or related field.
• Minimum six months of experience in repair and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive to Network locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on various medical equipment.
• Repairs defective medical equipment to meet manufacturer specifications.
• Oversees manufacturers or third party vendors as needed and supports equipment across the Network.
• Responsible for the overall support of instrumentation in all clinical areas as assigned.
• Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate records for all work performed and completes paperwork promptly.
• Participates in staff in-service educational programs.
• Participates in pre-purchase evaluation programs as required.
• Provides technical consultation to other department personnel.
• Evaluates equipment failures to identify trends and problems.
• Performs installations of clinical equipment and other technical devices.
• Ensures recalls on applicable clinical equipment are completed as required.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Computer basics

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics / Electronic Technology or related field

Tools

Test equipment knowledge

Windows OS basics

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician I to repair, test, and calibrate clinical equipment, and to perform scheduled maintenance per manufacturer protocols.

The role supports clinicians, technicians and administrators with technical guidance. The position requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics or related field, and at least six months of equipment maintenance experience.