It Biomedical Equipment Technician ; Bmet

Overview

IT Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I)

HMH Hospitals Corporation, Holmdel, New Jersey

• Requisition #
• Shift: Day
• Status:
  Full Time with Benefits

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Biomedical Engineering Technician I (BMET I) maintains medical equipment readiness and ensures conformance with manufacturer specifications by performing scheduled maintenance, repairs, end-user support, and installations. BMET technicians support compliance with the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) to improve patient safety.

A day in the life of a Biomedical Engineering Technician I (BMET I) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Tests and calibrates medical devices (preventive maintenance).
• Troubleshoots medical devices in a clinical setting and/or bench/depot setting (corrective maintenance).
• Installs and inspects new, trial and/or demonstration equipment prior to use (incoming inspection).
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory processes necessary (e.g., CMS, FDA GMP, NJDOH).
• Educates oneself in the proper use, care and maintenance of medical devices.
• Reviews technical manuals to understand product specifications and safety.
• Maintains comprehensive records of maintenance and repair activities, documenting each action thoroughly.
• Troubleshoots medical device networks and reports findings/issues to leader.
• Maintains inventory of repair parts, supplies, and technical resources.
• Orders repair parts and/or components and supplies using HMH ERP systems.
• Maintains incoming and outgoing equipment log for repair and maintenance.
• Transports and sources courier devices between Biomedical Engineering and device owner site/location/department for maintenance, or orders supplies from local vendors as directed.
• Performs minor repairs on devices as directed.
• Stays informed about changes, enhancements, and new features and versions related to equipment and machines.
• Attends on-the-job training as well as offsite and/or out-of-state training that may require travel and overnight stays.
• Travels to Hackensack Meridian Health locations as needed.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts and pushes/pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and can stand a minimum of 6 hours per day.

Education, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• AS degree in Electronics or AS degree in Biomedical Engineering or completion of U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program or a High School diploma/GED with minimum 2 years full-time experience working on electronics equipment.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices.
• Demonstrates basic customer service and support of electronic/mechanical devices.
• Unrestricted ability to attend training requiring travel, including overnight stays.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current technology as it relates to healthcare.
• Ability to perform duties with some supervision.
• Experience with a wide range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks and software used in healthcare.

• AS degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering.
• Full-time experience in Biomedical Engineering.

• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, please apply today!

Minimum rate of $34.65 Hourly. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on duties and credentials. The base compensation may differ based on non-discriminatory factors including:

• Labor Market Data: market competitiveness
• Experience
• Education and Certifications
• Skills
• Geographic Location
• Internal Equity
• Budget and Grant Funding

Some jobs may be eligible for incentives or shift differentials. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected…