The Role
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and performs preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment, including monitors, infusion pumps, imaging devices, diagnostic equipment, and laboratory instruments. Conducts electrical safety and regulatory compliance checks, documents work in a CMMS, assists with equipment installation, and trains clinical staff. Collaborates with clinical and engineering teams to support safe, reliable patient-care technology.
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Job Summary
The Biomedical Technician I maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs medical equipment and systems in a healthcare setting. This entry-level position ensures the safe, accurate, and reliable operation of biomedical devices, adhering to quality assurance and regulatory standards. The role includes preventive maintenance, technical support, and collaboration with clinical and engineering teams to support patient care.
Essential Functions
The Biomedical Technician I maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs medical equipment and systems in a healthcare setting. This entry-level position ensures the safe, accurate, and reliable operation of biomedical devices, adhering to quality assurance and regulatory standards. The role includes preventive maintenance, technical support, and collaboration with clinical and engineering teams to support patient care.
Essential Functions
- Performs routine preventive maintenance (PM) on medical equipment, including patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps, imaging devices, diagnostic equipment, and laboratory instruments.
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs malfunctioning medical devices and systems in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
- Conducts safety checks and electrical safety testing (ESD/ESI) on biomedical devices to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ANSI, IEC).
- Documents maintenance, repairs, and equipment performance in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Assists in the installation, calibration, and setup of new medical equipment and ensures proper operation during initial use.
- Provides technical support and training to clinical staff on the proper use and care of medical equipment to prevent user errors.
- Collaborates with clinical, engineering, and other healthcare teams to ensure the reliability and safety of biomedical equipment.
- Ensures that medical equipment meets quality assurance standards and adheres to applicable regulatory requirements.
- Performs basic calibration procedures and resolves equipment issues during setup or routine use.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 1-3 years in biomedical equipment maintenance or a related technical field required
- Military medical repair specialist school or equivalent electronic training and experience preferred
- Familiarity with medical equipment and technology preferred
- Experience with healthcare technology management programs, i.e. Internship.
- Medical equipment knowledge (manufacturers, models, modalities, capital planning, etc.),
- Understanding of regulatory requirements of medical devices (CMS, TJC, CLIA, AABB, NRC,State, Local).
- Advanced/Strong computer skills (proficient with Microsoft products), experience with CMMS products.
- Strong planning and organization skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical principles.
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment.
- Certified Biomedical Technician (CBET)-AAMI preferred or
- Certification by the International Certification Commission (ICC) in relevant biomedical fields preferred
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in biomedical equipment maintenance or a related technical field
- Military medical repair specialist school or equivalent electronic training and experience
- Familiarity with medical equipment and technology
- Experience with healthcare technology management programs or an internship
- Knowledge of medical equipment manufacturers, models, modalities, and capital planning
- Understanding of medical-device regulatory requirements, including CMS, TJC, CLIA, AABB, NRC, and state and local requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft products and CMMS products
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical principles
- Technical troubleshooting and electronic equipment repair skills
- Certified Biomedical Technician certification from AAMI or relevant biomedical certification from ICC
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The Company
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
