Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Tech II

Work Location: Bergen County, New Jersey

Work Type: On-Site

Summary:

This position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a variety of clinical equipment to ensure mechanical and electrical safety and functionality. This role may support medical/clinical staff and teammates.

Responsibilities:

• Biomedical Service & Maintenance
  • Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical patient care equipment in compliance with manufacturer specifications and hospital standards
  • Repairs can include the following: infusion pumps, patient monitoring, respiratory equipment, beds, defibrillators, operating room equipment, EKG machines, anesthesia machines, etc.
  • Install new equipment and conduct incoming inspections
  • Assist in troubleshooting and major repairs of complex equipment with senior technicians
  • Perform inspections, calibrations, performance assurance, and electrical safety on general biomedical equipment
  • Participate in special projects or upgrades as assigned
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies (TJC, DNV, DOH, CAP) and internal Medical Equipment Management Plans (MEMP)
  • Follow safety procedures related to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and device safety per OSHA and facility policy
  • Adhere to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 13485 QMS policies, procedures, and documentation standards
  • Maintain accurate service records in the CMMS
• Customer Support
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical and facility staff
  • Communicate equipment status and service timelines clearly to customers and supervisors
  • Demonstrate a customer-first approach by actively listening to feedback and prioritizing service requests
• Asset Tracking
  • Support inventory control by performing audits and verifying the status of assigned and incoming equipment
  • Recommend updates to inventory records and performance assurance schedule

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with clinical biomedical equipment in a hospital or clinical setting preferred
• Technical degree or equivalent
• Proficient with electromechanical and computerized biomedical devices
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable interpreting error codes and using diagnostic software
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication
• BMET/CBET certification
• Accountability – takes ownership of assigned work and follows items through to completion
• Communication – clearly expresses thoughts and ideas both in written and verbal communications, provides timely information
• Financial Acumen – Considers financial impact of all decisions
• Integrity – Can admit mistakes, is direct and truthful
• Customer Service – demonstrates a “customer-first” mentality, focused on meeting the needs of customers and captures feedback to make improvements
• Priority Setting – Prioritizes assigned schedules and workload
• Team Building – Mentors newer technicians, facilitates clear communication amongst the team, demonstrates care and respect for co-workers and colleagues
• Regulatory – knows the various accrediting agencies (TJC, DNV, CAP, DOH) and how the Medical Equipment Management Plan complies
• Abide and follow Injury & Illness Prevention Program and Covid-19 Prevention Program
• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others if they come in contact within the biomed area in accordance with the facility’s policies
• Must follow OSHA guidelines in regard to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, radiation, sharp instruments and/or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
• On-time completion of safety training assignments
• Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot & cold ranges of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish colors
• Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations