Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Under moderate supervision, repair, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment, instrumentation, and support systems of moderate complexity used in healthcare delivery. Inspect, install, and perform inventory assessments and preventive maintenance of medical equipment. Assist medical and nursing staff in the use of equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect medical equipment and instrumentation, including life support equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
• Diagnose and collect system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, equipment repairs, and failures.
• Assist with and evaluate third‑party repairs.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
• Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Provide mentoring to other biomedical equipment technicians.
• May assist senior biomedical engineering technicians or a supervisor with in‑service educational programs on the use of equipment.

3-7 years

The individual will work under the supervision of the Clinical Engineer and Clinical Engineering Supervisor.

The individual will maintain good personal relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, vendors, manufacturers, and the general public. Will be expected to participate in meetings, seminars, training, workshops, and conferences as required. Will maintain a clean and safe workplace.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training, and/or work experience required.

An associate’s degree in electronic or biomedical equipment technology is desirable, as well as a minimum of two years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

• Knowledge of technical aspects of electronic equipment and its operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the application and repair of computers and servers, and how they interface with medical equipment.
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology as applied to the use of biomedical equipment.
• Knowledge of color code conventions used in component and wiring marking.
• Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Ability to run diagnostic programs.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibration, and tests.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment; to push/pull equipment carts; and to kneel, stand, bend, and reach during equipment repair.
• Skill in testing electronic equipment.
• Skill in manual dexterity, hand‑to‑eye coordination, and color vision.

Generally good working conditions. Possible hazards include exposure to electrical shock, ionizing radiation, chemicals and chemical fumes, high‑pressure air, infectious disease, and various other hazards associated with biomedical engineering work. Protective clothing and safe work practices are required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Hospitals and Health Care