BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Biomedical Equipment TechnicianEmployer: County of Los AngelesSalary: $60,467.04 - $81,481.20 AnnuallyLocation: Los Angeles County, CAJob Type: Full timeJob Number: Y5540FDepartment: HEALTH SERVICESOpening Date: 05/28/2026We encourage applications from anyone! The application filing period will begin on May 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.No Out-of-Class experience or withholds are allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.What does a Biomedical Equipment Technician do?Maintains, modifies, and calibrates equipment used in surgical and pre- and postoperative procedures; sets and monitors electronic equipment during surgical procedures.Inspects, on a regularly scheduled basis, respiratory, anesthesia electronic monitoring, and laboratory equipment such as respirators, pressure and volume ventilators, anesthesia machines, aid-gas analyzers, as well as such devices as pneumotachographs, strain gauge pulse sensors and syringe pumps. Disassembles equipment; replaces worn or defective parts such as gaskets, washers, valves, tubing and gauges; cleans, lubricates and reassembles equipment and tests functional operation; calibrates equipment using control gases, manometers, and control chemical solutions. Responds to emergency calls to troubleshoot malfunctions of monitoring, anesthesia or surgical equipment during surgery; checks such things as electrode leads and electrical outlets for faulty connections or short circuits; investigates and eliminates electrical interference from nearby electronic equipment; installs substitute equipment if unable to correct problem. Sets up electronic monitoring equipment and transducers, and monitors an oscilloscope which registers electroencephalographic and electrocardiographic impulses as well as body temperature and blood pressure readings from one or more parts of the patient's body during general surgery, neurosurgery, and kidney transplant procedures; flushes transducers whenever oscilloscope image weakens indicating that blood clot(s) may be blocking a blood vessel(s), the catheter, or the transducer itself by opening a stopcock to allow saline solution to flow through the line from blood vessel to catheter to transducer. Performs laboratory tests as requested, using such equipment as oximeters, flame photometers, and biochemistry sets in accordance with established procedural instructions.One (1) year of experience as a medical or laboratory technician involving the operation and maintenance of cardiopulmonary, respiratory, electronic and electromechanical monitoring equipment. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following: Additional experience in excess of the Requirements.This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience: This assessment type will evaluate the experience you list on the online application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response.Social Security Number Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for updated information . NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.