Biomedical Equipment Technician I​/II

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Pay Range:$31.83 - $44.56 The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) is an entry-level technical position responsible for performing preventive maintenance, safety inspections, basic troubleshooting, repairs, calibrations, equipment support, and accurate service documentation for assigned medical equipment under the guidance of senior technicians and Biomed leadership. In addition to foundational technician responsibilities, this role supports the Healthcare Technology Management / Biomedical Engineering program through timely CMMS/AIMS documentation, work order follow-up, equipment record accuracy, preventive maintenance documentation, regulatory readiness, safe equipment practices, and professional communication with clinical departments, Facilities, Finance, vendors, and supported sites.

The role requires attention to detail, sound judgment, prioritization, problem-solving, and a customer-focused approach because not all operational scenarios can be addressed through pre-prescribed protocols.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobBMET I Technical Service Responsibilities Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, safety inspections, basic repairs, functional checks, and calibrations on assigned medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, regulatory standards, and department policy.

Assist with equipment installations, relocations, incoming inspections, device setup, functional verification, and safe return-to-service activities following service or repair.

Troubleshoot basic equipment issues, escalate complex repairs to senior BMETs or leadership, and coordinate vendor support when directed.

Use test equipment safely and appropriately, document test results, identify defective equipment or unsafe conditions, and remove equipment from service when needed to protect patients, staff, and operationsCMMS / Work Order Program Support Accurately document all work activities in CMMS/AIMS, including work orders, preventive maintenance records, service actions, parts used, labor time, equipment status, and maintenance history.

Respond to assigned electronic work orders; update status notes; support routing, prioritization, follow-up, and escalation of urgent, overdue, deficient, or aging work orders.

Communicate equipment status, expected service timelines, downtime impacts, and service plans clearly and professionally to clinical users, Biomed leadership, and affected departments.

Database, Asset Records, and Documentation Control Support accurate equipment inventory records, asset metadata, equipment history, preventive maintenance documentation, service manuals, user manuals, and related electronic files.

Assist with maintaining standardized nomenclature, accurate location and ownership information, replacement planning data, and documentation needed for capital equipment planning.

Maintain organized documentation for clinical equipment used across hospitals, clinics, remote sites, and supported non-SEARHC locations as assigned.

Regulatory, Survey Readiness, and Reporting Support DNV, CMS, Alaska State Regulations, Environment of Care, and internal audit readiness through timely documentation, accurate equipment records, and prompt follow-up on deficiencies.

Assist with monthly work order statistics, equipment failure documentation, preventive maintenance completion tracking, and retrieval of survey-ready service documentation when requested.

Department Coordination, Purchasing, and Replacement Planning Support department coordination activities such as parts ordering, receipt documentation, purchase tracking, equipment replacement information, P-card documentation, and Finance capitalization support when assigned.

Coordinate respectfully with Facilities, clinical departments, Finance, vendors, and supported non-SEARHC locations to support safe equipment operations and timely service resolution.

Participate in training, competency development, field service…