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Biomedical Engineer

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital
Altoona, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

Application Deadline: 08/06/2026

Job Summary 

The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of medical equipment and technology throughout the hospital. This position provides technical expertise in the installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, repair, calibration, and lifecycle management of clinical equipment used in surgical services, inpatient care, imaging, sterile processing, and other patient care areas. The Biomedical Engineer collaborates with clinical staff, physicians, vendors, and leadership to support high-quality patient care, maintain regulatory compliance, minimize equipment downtime, and evaluate new technologies that improve operational effectiveness.

Essential Job Functions 

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, calibration, and repairs on medical equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and regulatory standards
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair biomedical equipment, coordinating vendor service when appropriate
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, service histories, and equipment inventories
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CMS, The Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, AAMI, and other applicable standards
  • Conduct incoming inspections and acceptance testing of new medical equipment prior to clinical use
  • Assist in evaluating, selecting, and implementing new medical technologies and equipment
  • Monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and recommend replacement or capital purchases based on age, reliability, utilization, and repair history
  • Collaborate with clinical departments to prioritize equipment repairs and minimize disruptions to patient care
  • Provide education and guidance to staff regarding proper operation, care, and basic troubleshooting of medical equipment
  • Participate in emergency response for equipment failures affecting patient care
  • Assist with equipment recalls, hazard alerts, and corrective actions as issued by manufacturers or regulatory agencies
  • Manage vendor relationships in collaboration with the Facilities Manager
  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers for warranty repairs, specialized maintenance, and equipment installations
  • Support cybersecurity initiatives for connected medical devices in collaboration with Information Technology
  • Assist with medical equipment planning for renovation, expansion, or construction projects
  • Participate in on-call coverage and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed
  • Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

  • Quality assurance and accreditation standards
  • Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
  • Effective English communication in verbal and written format
  • Strong knowledge of biomedical equipment principles, electronics, electrical systems, and medical device technology
  • Working knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex medical equipment using technical manuals, diagnostic tools, and test equipment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple service requests in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
  • Advanced computer proficiency
  • Carry out customer service standards
  • Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
  • Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologies
  • Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications 

  • Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field required
  • Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification required within three years of hire
  • Previous experience maintaining and repairing biomedical equipment in a hospital or healthcare setting required
  • Must possess a cell phone that interfaces the organization’s secure message system

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Free meals
  • PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness reimbursement 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity   

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

 

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