Biomedical Equipment Technician

Overview

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective operation of medical equipment used in healthcare settings. This role performs inspections, calibrations, repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of biomedical devices and instrumentation. The technician troubleshoots equipment issues, conducts performance testing, and supports compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Through these activities, the position helps maintain reliable equipment that supports quality patient care.

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently and consistently. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, training, licensure, certification, experience, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Services various equipment and apparatus including but not limited to patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment and other related technical paraphernalia
• Safety tests medical equipment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards
• Consults with medical or research staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely. Demonstrates proficiency in entering, completing, retrieving information regarding work orders, assets, PM schedules, and other functions and applications of the CMMS database as pertains to daily operation of the department
• Modifies or develops instruments or devices. Works collectively with salesperson or service technician or equipment manufacturers or their sales representatives to assure proper operation of equipment
• Participates in managing inventories and operational budget, taking emergency call and helping with special events
• May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends
• May require travel with personal or company vehicle
• May be assigned to any Mercyhealth locations
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required:
Associate Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering/Electronics or related degree or Military Bio-Medical related certification

In lieu of a degree, 2-3 years of direct Bio-Medical experience will be considered.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Minimum Required:

• Maintain a valid driver's license
• Have and maintain driving record per Mercy’s HR-01 Fleet Safety policy
  

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women