Job Description
This is a full time Biomed Technician position working at Northwest Medical Center with the flexibility of traveling to off-site clinics or helping out with other CHS facilities in the Tucson area.
The Biomed Technician 1 will work with the Biomed Manager and Biomed Team to help maintain, troubleshoot, and repair medical equipment in a healthcare setting. The position includes performing preventative and corrective maintenance, providing technical support, and other duties assigned to maintain devices, including beds, that support patient care. The technician will document all preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspection results in the computerized work order system.
Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, hours may flex as PM's, projects, and emergencies dictate. This position is part of a rotating on-call roster.
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 - 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.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
- 0-2 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Biomedical Technician (CBET)-AAMI preferred or
- Certification by the International Certification Commission (ICC) in relevant biomedical fields preferred
Job Tags
Full time, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,