CTH – Durango BMET

Biomedical Equipment Technician III (BMET III)

Durango, CO

On-Site, Full-Time, 3-Month Contract-to-Hire

$35 - $45 per hour

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician III (BMET III) to join their Clinical Engineering team in Durango, CO. This full‑time, onsite, contract‑to‑hire position is ideal for a skilled professional with a strong background in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating a wide variety of medical equipment in a healthcare environment. The BMET III will play a critical role in supporting clinicians and healthcare operations by ensuring medical devices remain safe, compliant, and operational across multiple departments.

This role requires independent problem‑solving, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage equipment maintenance activities while collaborating with clinical and technical stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to work within a large, nationally recognized healthcare system, gain exposure to a diverse inventory of biomedical technologies, and contribute to a collaborative Clinical Engineering team dedicated to patient safety and operational excellence.

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and repairs on a broad range of biomedical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Conduct equipment performance verification and safety testing in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and service activities within the CMMS system.
• Coordinate with clinicians, nursing staff, and vendors to minimize equipment downtime.
• Assist with new equipment installations, acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts related to The Joint Commission, CMS, and other applicable standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians as needed.
• Participate in on‑call support and emergency response activities as required.

• Minimum 10 years of biomedical equipment maintenance experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Strong experience servicing a diverse portfolio of medical devices, including patient monitoring, infusion pumps, telemetry, and general biomedical equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and networked medical systems.
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Technical skills in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, and safety testing of medical equipment.
• Electrical and electronic diagnostics expertise.
• Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
• Critical thinking, problem‑solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and technical stakeholders.
• CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) certification strongly preferred.
• Other relevant certifications such as CRES, CLES, CABT, AAMI certifications, or manufacturer‑specific training highly desirable.
• Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics Technology, Military BMET training, or equivalent technical education.
• Experience supporting large acute‑care health systems preferred.

• Contract‑to‑hire pathway with long‑term career potential.
• Opportunity to work within a large, nationally recognized healthcare system.
• Exposure to a diverse inventory of biomedical technologies.
• Collaborative Clinical Engineering team focused on patient safety and operational excellence.