Senior Biomedical Technician: Lead Equipment Reliability

Hunter Recruiting; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Senior Biomedical Technician to support safe, reliable operation of medical equipment across healthcare settings in Hazard, KY. You will lead day-to-day service activities, mentor technicians, and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and service delivery.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, a 2-year electronics degree and 5+ years of medical equipment experience.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical/electronics degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience with medical equipment.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on medical equipment.
• Respond to equipment issues and determine corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for Biomedical/Clinical Engineering staff.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to other technicians.
• Lead daily team huddles and coordinate service priorities.
• Support equipment installations, replacements, and related projects.
• Identify recurring issues and develop root-cause solutions.
• Maintain accurate service records and equipment histories.
• Communicate status and recommendations to clinical staff and leadership.
• Collaborate with vendors and OEMs for specialized service.
• Follow safety, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Help improve service processes and overall device reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

2-year technical/electronics degree

Tools

Calibration tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Senior Biomedical Technician will support the safe, reliable operation of medical equipment used across the healthcare environment. The Senior Biomedical Technician will assist in leading day-to-day service activities, mentor technician, and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and service delivery.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on a variety of medical equipment
• Respond to equipment issues and determine appropriate corrective action to minimize downtime and disruption to patient care
• Serve as a senior technical resource for Biomedical/Clinical Engineering technicians
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to other technicians
• Lead daily team huddles and help coordinate service priorities
• Support equipment installations, replacements, projects, and other clinical engineering initiatives
• Identify recurring equipment issues and help develop solutions that address root causes rather than temporary fixes
• Maintain accurate service records, maintenance documentation, and equipment history in the applicable systems
• Communicate equipment status, technical issues, and service recommendations clearly to nurses, physicians, hospital leadership, and other stakeholders
• Work with vendors and OEM representatives when specialized service or additional technical support is required
• Follow applicable safety, regulatory, and organizational requirements for medical equipment maintenance
• Help improve processes, service delivery, and overall equipment reliability

Senior Biomedical Technician Qualifications

• 2-year technical/electronics degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience working with medical equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to provide technical leadership, mentor, and guide more junior-level technicians
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills