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Biomedical Technician I

The Biomedical Technician I is an entry level position for individuals with foundational education in electronics or biomedical technology and limited hands on experience. Working under close supervision, the Biomedical Technician I performs basic preventive maintenance and corrective repairs while developing skills necessary to support increasingly complex medical equipment. This role supports safe, reliable patient care and provides a structured pathway for progression to Biomedical Technician II.

Type: Full-time, 80 hours per 2 week pay period

Typical hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p

Education:

• High school diploma or GED and one of the following:
• Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) certificate
• Associate degree (or two year technical degree) in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or a related field
• Equivalent Department of Defense Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) military training
• Any formal military training in advanced electronics maintenance and repair (with practical experience in diagnosing and servicing complex electronic systems) may be considered equivalent to the stated education requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or related field- preferred

Certification & Licensures:

• Eligibility for or pursuit of Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification- preferred

Experience:

• 02 years of experience in biomedical equipment service or related electronics/electromechanical field- required
• Within 18 months obtain minimum of one healthcare system designated certification: Anesthesia, Telemetry, Nurse Call, Ventilator, OR Tables, OR Integration, OR Booms, CRRT, Telemetry Monitors, Imaging, ESU, Q-Stress Treadmill, Heart Lung Machine, Balloon Pumps, Dialysis, or related equipment certification- required
• Healthcare experience- preferred