Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Summary

The Biomedical Technician II is responsible for evaluating, repairing, inspecting, and performing preventive maintenance on medical devices used in patient care across facilities and affiliated institutions. This role ensures patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality service, working independently with minimal supervision. The Biomedical Technician II provides exceptional customer service to staff and patients, assists with equipment acquisition and installation, and supports continuous process improvements. Additionally, this role contributes to achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) and provides guidance to junior technicians.

Essential Functions

• Performs incoming inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and repairs on biomedical equipment within assigned timeframes.

• Documents all service activities accurately and maintains up-to-date records of equipment maintenance and repairs.

• Oversees inventory of biomedical equipment, parts, and tools, ensuring necessary supplies are available for timely repairs and maintenance.

• Assists with the acquisition, installation, and integration of medical equipment as directed.

• Supports the Clinical Engineering Supervisor in project scheduling, cost estimation, and design of installations and remodel work.

• Provides training and education to hospital staff on the proper operation, inspection, and maintenance of biomedical equipment.

• Develops and maintains written procedures for equipment operation and maintenance as assigned.

• Collects and analyzes performance improvement data to support process enhancements and operational efficiency.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required

• Associate Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field preferred

• 2-4 years of experience in biomedical equipment maintenance and repair required

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare facility setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical knowledge of biomedical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software for equipment testing and calibration.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to assess and resolve equipment issues effectively.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide training and collaborate with healthcare teams.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Proficiency in maintaining detailed service records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Commitment to patient safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement in biomedical services.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Biomedical Technician (CBET)-AAMI required

• Certification by the International Certification Commission (ICC) in relevant biomedical fields preferred or

• ACI Certification or IT-type Certification or another applicable technical certification preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.