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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Biomedical Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of medical equipment used in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other healthcare environments. In this role, you will inspect, install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of biomedical devices, ensuring they meet performance standards, regulatory requirements, and patient safety expectations. You will work closely with clinical staff, vendors, and internal technical teams to minimize equipment downtime and help healthcare professionals deliver high-quality care.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in electronics, mechanical systems, and medical device technology, along with a clear understanding of how equipment performance affects patient outcomes. You should be comfortable reading technical manuals, using diagnostic tools, documenting service activities, and following preventive maintenance schedules. Attention to detail is essential, as you will be responsible for identifying faults, verifying repairs, and ensuring all devices function correctly before being returned to service.
A successful Biomedical Technician is organized, responsive, and committed to safety. You will often prioritize multiple service requests, respond to urgent equipment issues, and maintain accurate maintenance records for compliance and audit purposes. You may also assist with equipment inventory management, lifecycle planning, acceptance testing for new devices, and user training for clinical personnel. Your ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be important in explaining equipment issues, repair timelines, and proper usage practices.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to patient care by keeping essential medical technology operating at peak performance. Whether servicing patient monitors, infusion pumps, imaging support devices, sterilization equipment, or laboratory instruments, your work will help ensure that healthcare teams can rely on the tools they use every day. If you are passionate about technology, problem-solving, and supporting healthcare operations through hands-on technical expertise, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career path in a vital field.
Responsibilities
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- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning medical devices and systems.
- Install, calibrate, and test new equipment before clinical use.
- Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate with clinical staff to prioritize repairs and reduce equipment downtime.
- Ensure equipment meets safety standards, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage spare parts inventory and recommend replacement or upgrade needs.
- Assist with equipment acceptance testing and decommissioning processes.
Requirements
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- Experience maintaining and repairing medical equipment in a healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of electronics, mechanical systems, and diagnostic testing procedures.
- Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards for medical devices.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and service documentation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills for working with clinical and technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to urgent service requests.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have repairing biomedical or medical equipment?
- Which types of medical devices have you maintained or calibrated?
- How do you approach troubleshooting intermittent equipment failures?
- What steps do you take to ensure compliance with safety standards?
- How do you prioritize multiple urgent repair requests?
- Are you comfortable documenting maintenance activities in detail?
- Have you worked directly with clinical staff in a healthcare setting?
- What diagnostic tools and test equipment are you most familiar with?
