It Biomedical Equipment Technician ; Bmet

IT Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I)

Location: Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey
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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 support one another. We pride ourselves on a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, advancing our mission to transform healthcare.

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.

• Test and calibrate medical devices (preventive maintenance).
• Troubleshoot medical devices in a clinical or bench/depot setting (corrective maintenance).
• Install and inspect new, trial, or demonstration equipment prior to use (incoming inspection).
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory processes required (e.g., CMS, FDA GMP, NJDOH).
• Educate self on proper use, care, and maintenance of medical devices.
• Review technical manuals to understand product specifications and safety.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Troubleshoot device networks and report findings to leadership.
• Maintain inventory of repair parts, supplies, and technical resources.
• Order repair parts and components using the HMH ERP system.
• Track incoming and outgoing equipment logs for repair and maintenance.
• Transport and coordinate courier devices between Biomedical Engineering and other sites.
• Perform minor repairs on devices as directed.
• Stay informed about changes, enhancements, and new features of equipment.
• Attend on‑site and off‑site training, including travel and overnight stays.
• Travel to all HMH locations as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.; stand for 6+ hours a day.

• AS degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent experience; alternatively, high school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of full‑time electronics experience.
• Basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices.
• Basic customer‑service skills for electronic/mechanical device support.
• Unrestricted ability to attend training requiring travel and overnight stays.
• Knowledge of current technology as it relates to healthcare.
• Ability to perform duties with some supervision.
• Experience with electromechanical devices, computers, networks, and software used in healthcare delivery.

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

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Minimum rate: $34.65 per hour.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate is a reasonable good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act.

• Labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget/grant funding influence final compensation.
• Performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions may be available.
• Shift differentials may apply for evening, night, or weekend work.
• Comprehensive benefits package available for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hrs/wk) positions, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Hackensack Meridian Health 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, breastfeeding, genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, military service, or status as a protected veteran.