Biomedical Equipment Technician Ii

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Employment Type: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician II (BMET II) to join their Clinical Engineering team in Omaha, Nebraska. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a skilled professional with a strong background in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating a wide variety of medical equipment in a healthcare environment.

The BMET II will support clinicians and healthcare operations by ensuring medical devices remain safe, compliant, and operational. This role requires independent problem-solving, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage equipment maintenance activities across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and repairs on a broad range of biomedical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Conduct equipment performance verification and safety testing in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and service activities within the CMMS system.
• Coordinate with clinicians, nursing staff, and vendors to minimize equipment downtime.
• Assist with new equipment installations, acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts related to The Joint Commission, CMS, and other applicable standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians when needed.
• Participate in on-call support and emergency response activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of biomedical equipment maintenance experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Strong experience servicing a diverse portfolio of medical devices, including patient monitoring, infusion pumps, telemetry, and general biomedical equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and networked medical systems.
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload.

Preferred Qualifications

• CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) certification strongly preferred.
• Other relevant certifications such as CRES, CLES, CABT, AAMI certifications, or manufacturer-specific training are highly desirable.
• Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics Technology, Military BMET training, or equivalent technical education.
• Experience supporting large acute-care health systems.

Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills

• Medical device troubleshooting and repair
• Preventive maintenance and calibration
• Electrical and electronic diagnostics
• Medical equipment safety testing
• CMMS documentation and asset management

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and customer service
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and technical stakeholders

Why This Opportunity

• Contract-to-hire pathway with long-term career potential
• Opportunity to work within a large, nationally recognized healthcare system
• Exposure to a diverse inventory of biomedical technologies
• Collaborative Clinical Engineering team focused on patient safety and operational excellence