Biomedical Equipment Technician

Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) is hiring a Biomedical Equipment Technician and a Biomedical Imaging Specialist to support the maintenance, inspection, and repair of essential clinical and diagnostic equipment.

Work Locations

UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY
UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY

Primary Work Shift

Rotational

Compensation Range

$33.63 - $50.45 per hour, depending on experience

Job Responsibilities

• Support general biomedical equipment maintenance and take lead responsibility in at least one specialty area, such as Radiology, Cath Lab, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Laboratory Analyzers, or Linear Accelerator
• Utilize advanced knowledge of computer systems and networking to interface medical equipment and systems as needed for proper operation and integration
• Manage and complete special projects within assigned specialty areas, coordinating with clinical departments and manufacturers to ensure minimal disruption to operations
• Perform performance verification and routine safety testing on biomedical equipment, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of test results
• Diagnose and perform complex repairs on biomedical equipment, identifying root causes and resolving issues promptly to reduce equipment downtime and reliance on external service providers
• Provide technical guidance and support to BMET I and BMET II technicians, and help oversee the quality of their repair and maintenance work
• Maintain and repair equipment across assigned departments, collaborating with team members to complete 100% of critical and non-critical equipment inspections across all facilities each month
• Prioritize equipment repairs and preventive maintenance tasks, and keep clinical departments informed of progress and estimated completion timelines
• Assist in equipment evaluations, helping to establish and apply evaluation criteria, and communicate findings and recommendations to the appropriate decision-making committees
• Assist in implementing updates and upgrades to new and existing biomedical equipment, ensuring compatibility and compliance with operational standards
• Complete all required documentation to meet Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards, including control records, inspection logs, service reports, and other regulatory paperwork

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Bio Med or Electronics with three to six years of experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree of Science in Biomedical, Electrical engineering or related field
• AAMI Certification as a CBET #IND1