Biomedical Equipment Technician, Bench - Digital Technology Services

Biomedical Equipment Technician, Bench – Digital Technology Services

Location: North Bergen, New Jersey

Employer: Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH)

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Shift: Day

Employment Type: Full Time with Benefits

Maintain medical equipment readiness to ensure conformance with manufacturer specifications by performing scheduled maintenance, repairs, end‑user support, and installations. Support compliance with the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) to improve patient safety. Seek guidance and collaborate with BMET I through BMET IV and take direction from BMET Supervisor(s).

• Maintain inventory of repair parts, supplies, and technical manuals necessary to maintain devices.
• Order repair parts and/or components and supplies as required using the ERP system.
• Perform incoming inspections on new, trial, and demonstration equipment before placement into patient service.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing equipment for repair and maintain the equipment log.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspection procedures to optimize performance, reliability, and projected life expectancy of Medical Center instrumentation.
• Document and refer high‑risk device failures to the BMET I‑IV for repair.
• Execute pick‑ups and deliver instrumentations to hospital units for service and/or preventive maintenance, or for supplies and equipment from local vendors as directed.
• Perform repairs on low‑risk equipment, including IV pumps, under the supervision of BMET I through BMET IV technicians.
• Stay informed and knowledgeable about changes, enhancements, and new features and versions related to the equipment and machines with which you work.
• Attend on‑the‑job training as well as off‑site and/or out‑of‑state training, including travel that may involve overnight stays.
• May be required to travel to other Hackensack Meridian Health facilities as needed to ensure BMET service delivery is appropriately maintained.
• Maintain good personal relationships with team members, nursing and medical staff, vendors, manufacturers, and the general public; participate in meetings, seminars, training, workshops, and conferences as required; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6.0 hours a day.

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Demonstrates proficiency using computer‑based technology (e.g., Google email, calendars).
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of a hospital’s core function to the community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current technology and its uses as it relates to healthcare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

• Some college education in a technical field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years technical/scientific experience.

Minimum hourly rate: $26.71 (subject to market‑based adjustments). HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency; pay reflects a full rewards package that includes benefits.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

If you meet the qualifications above, please apply today to join our team and help keep our equipment safe, reliable, and ready for patient care.