Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)

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• Provides cost-effective equipment inspection, maintenance, calibration, and repair service on a variety of medical devices.
• Completes all paperwork and computer data entry accurately and promptly to ensure complete documentation for billing and required regulatory compliance.
• Communicates with clinical staff on the topics of equipment features, functionality, etc.

• Associates degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or biomedical equipment technology. Alternative qualifications include: Equivalent military training, Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), or Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology (CABT) with one year of experience in the field.

• Must hold a current, valid, and unrestricted US driver’s license. Must have a safe driving record.
• Basic computer skills; understanding of computer networks and equipment interfacing.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as emergency off-hours as required to support a 24/7 schedule.
• Willing to travel periodically to support business needs.
• Able to lift and/or push up to 75 pounds.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Be able to frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit, and stand for long periods of time.

The ideal candidate should have:

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  minimum of 2-5 years of experience repairing, maintaining and calibrating medical devices independently;
• experience in a hospital or healthcare setting;
• the ability to make decisions regarding troubleshooting and repairing medical devices;
• excellent communication, customer service and time management skills;
• Prefer (but not required) specialist mix with some of the following equipment:
• Preferred experience with Philips patient monitoring and telemetry. Philips X2, MX40 and MX500 units. GE A5 aesthesia. Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps.