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Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
Philadelphia – Onsite
Contract-to-Hire
Full-Time | Healthcare Environment
Up to $38.00/hr While on contract
Overview
A healthcare organization in Doylestown, PA is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) to support the maintenance, repair, and reliability of critical patient-care equipment within a clinical environment. This role will focus heavily on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of biomedical devices, ensuring equipment is operating safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
This is a hands-on technical role responsible for maintaining equipment that clinicians rely on daily to provide patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a range of medical devices and be comfortable performing diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and equipment repairs in a hospital or clinical setting.
This position begins as a 3-month contract with the intention to convert to a full-time employee.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM), inspections, and calibration of biomedical equipment to ensure proper functionality and compliance.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair medical equipment failures in clinical environments.
- Maintain and service equipment including:
- Infusion pumps
- Stryker stretchers and patient transport equipment
- Patient warming units
- Anesthesia machines and anesthesia-related equipment
- Respond to equipment service requests and work with clinical staff to resolve technical issues.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections within the biomedical equipment management system (CMMS).
- Ensure all equipment meets hospital safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Assist with equipment installation, testing, and upgrades when new devices are introduced.
- Support equipment lifecycle management including asset tracking and maintenance scheduling.
- Collaborate with clinical staff, vendors, and internal teams to maintain equipment uptime and reliability.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following hospital protocols.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Technician or similar medical equipment maintenance role.
- Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on biomedical equipment.
- Experience working with equipment such as infusion pumps, patient stretchers, warming units, anesthesia equipment, or similar hospital devices.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work directly within clinical and hospital environments.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with clinical staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or related field.
- Experience servicing Stryker equipment or similar patient transport systems.
- Experience supporting anesthesia machines and patient monitoring equipment.
- Prior experience working in hospital biomedical or clinical engineering departments.
- Certification such as CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) is a plus.
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Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $40