What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) II - Onsite (Evenings, 10-Hour Shift) position at Cedars-Sinai?
Job Description
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
We were recently named one of the "Best Places to Work in IT 2025" by Computerworld and ranked #2 among large organizations for hybrid work.
The organization’s Healthtech excellence was acknowledged again, this time by the esteemed “CHIME Digital Health Most Wired“ recognition program. Cedars-Sinai was assigned a Level 10—the most prestigious level of certification—among more than 300 surveyed healthcare organizations. Cedars-Sinai netted high scores across multiple verticals and particularly excelled in areas of infrastructure, interoperability, and population health innovation.
Why work here?
Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
What will you be doing in this role:
The BMET II (Biomedical Equipment Technician) performs repair, preventive maintenance and calibration of medical equipment. Troubleshoots electronic circuits under minimum supervision; evaluates and resolves operational problems involving medical equipment and clinical networked systems at the request of clinical staff and department management; completes and records all required maintenance documentation; serves in on-call rotation.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
Two (2) plus year experience as biomedical electronics technician and familiarity with a limited but growing range of patient care and/or laboratory equipment, 3 years of experience preferred.
Knowledge of wired and wireless networks related to the medical devices.
Demonstrates the ability to understand and use basic biomedical test equipment.
Demonstrates a basic level of electronics knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrates an understanding of the operation and service routines for basic clinical electronic equipment.
Educational/Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED Required.
Biomedical Technology Diploma from accredited program required.
Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Electronics, or related field. (preferred)
C.B.E.T. Certification and/or specialty biomedical skill such as Imaging or Anesthesia equipment preferred.
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
We were recently named one of the "Best Places to Work in IT 2025" by Computerworld and ranked #2 among large organizations for hybrid work.
The organization’s Healthtech excellence was acknowledged again, this time by the esteemed “CHIME Digital Health Most Wired“ recognition program. Cedars-Sinai was assigned a Level 10—the most prestigious level of certification—among more than 300 surveyed healthcare organizations. Cedars-Sinai netted high scores across multiple verticals and particularly excelled in areas of infrastructure, interoperability, and population health innovation.
Why work here?
Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
What will you be doing in this role:
The BMET II (Biomedical Equipment Technician) performs repair, preventive maintenance and calibration of medical equipment. Troubleshoots electronic circuits under minimum supervision; evaluates and resolves operational problems involving medical equipment and clinical networked systems at the request of clinical staff and department management; completes and records all required maintenance documentation; serves in on-call rotation.
- Adjusts, calibrates, lubricates, performs operational verification, tests electrical safety, and other tasks to ensure efficient performance and safety of complex medical equipment.
- Maintains an accurate and complete inventory of medical devices and systems in assigned areas.
- Communicates clearly with users in patient care areas during rounds or while investigating reported malfunctions. Provides impromptu technical in-services to clinical staff when needed.
- Analyzes serviceability, reliability, and technical aspects of equipment.
- Schedules and documents work performed as directed by the department.
- Using Engineering methodology transfers working knowledge and understanding of electronic circuitry and medical applications from one type of instrumentation to another.
- Reviews and/or orders parts and materials to ensure the right items are ordered at the right time from the most effective source and that prudent stock levels are maintained.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
Two (2) plus year experience as biomedical electronics technician and familiarity with a limited but growing range of patient care and/or laboratory equipment, 3 years of experience preferred.
Knowledge of wired and wireless networks related to the medical devices.
Demonstrates the ability to understand and use basic biomedical test equipment.
Demonstrates a basic level of electronics knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrates an understanding of the operation and service routines for basic clinical electronic equipment.
Educational/Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED Required.
Biomedical Technology Diploma from accredited program required.
Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Electronics, or related field. (preferred)
C.B.E.T. Certification and/or specialty biomedical skill such as Imaging or Anesthesia equipment preferred.