Biomedical Equipment Technician (BT6601 - Isom)

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, calibration, and inventory of medical equipment and manages overall inventory with data from onsite operational team.  Assists clinical staff by minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring all devices meet regulatory and manufacturer standards.  Ensures that all clinical devices are safe, effective, and compliant with industry regulations and health center policies.  The BMET works under minimal supervision and collaborates closely with clinical, operations, information systems (IS) teams, and vendors to support healthcare delivery.   Maintains biomedical equipment inventory and pursues best value of equipment for clinical needs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair biomedical equipment.  Perform scheduled preventative maintenance or calibration in compliance with regulatory standards.  Assist with incoming equipment inspections, acceptance testing, and installation.  

2. Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, service history, and work orders using a digital maintenance management system. Ensure proper inventory and availability of replace parts and tools.

3. Manage center wide inventory of medical equipment accurately identifying each device by location, installation, replacement, termination, and any recall using a digital inventory system.  Assist with incoming inspections, acceptance testing, and installation.

4. Respond to equipment related service calls in a timely manner to minimize clinical downtime.  Participate in equipment upgrades, recall, and safety alert.

5. Collaborate with clinical, operation, and IS staff to provide selection of equipment for center wide standardization, ensure equipment is complimentary to existing IS network standards, provide education and training, and support to end users.    

6. Comply with all health center safety protocols, risk management policies, and OSHA standards. 

7. Provides exceptional customer service at all times. Greet each customer with appropriate introduction and is attentive to patients during peak wait times. Address concerns prior to end of interaction. 

8. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or equivalent required

Biomedical Equipment Technology, electronics, or related technical field training required.

Minimum two (2) years’ of experience in a healthcare environment required

Minimum two (2) years’ experience troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing a wide range of medical devices

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician preferred 

Proficiency with diagnostic tools, test equipment, and maintenance software

Ability to read schematics, service manuals, and technical documentation.

Familiarity with state and federal healthcare safety regulations

Must possess valid unrestricted Texas driver license

Ability to drive using personal and / or Company vehicle and travel for training locally and/or out of state

Scheduled hours and location are subject to change

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects.

Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, knees, and fingers; pulling, pushing > 50 lbs. 

Visual: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or other materials.

Physical: Standing most of the time.  May have to lift folders, files, papers, audio/video equipment, and other such items weighing > 50 lbs.