What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) I position at Sampson Regional Medical Center?
Summary
This entry-level position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a variety of clinical equipment to ensure mechanical and electrical safety and functionality.
What You Will Do
Biomedical Service & Maintenance
This entry-level position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a variety of clinical equipment to ensure mechanical and electrical safety and functionality.
What You Will Do
Biomedical Service & Maintenance
- Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical patient care equipment in compliance with manufacturer specifications and hospital standards
- Repairs can include the following: infusion pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators, etc.
- Install new equipment and conduct incoming inspections
- Assist BMET teammates in troubleshooting and major repairs of complex equipment
- Perform inspections, calibrations, performance assurance, and electrical safety on general biomedical equipment
- Participate in special projects or upgrades as assigned
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies (TJC, DNV, DOH, CAP) and internal Medical Equipment Management Plans (MEMP)
- Follow safety procedures related to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and device safety per OSHA and facility policy
- Adhere to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 13485 QMS policies, procedures, and documentation standards
- Maintain accurate service records in our CMMS - RenovoLive
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical and facility staff
- Communicate equipment status and service timelines clearly to customers and supervisors
- Demonstrate a customer-first approach by actively listening to feedback and prioritizing service requests
- Support inventory control by performing audits and verifying the status of assigned and incoming equipment
- Recommend updates to inventory records and performance assurance schedule
- Minimum of 6 months of hands-on experience with clinical biomedical equipment in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred
- Technical degree or equivalent
- Proficient with electromechanical and computerized biomedical devices
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable interpreting error codes and using diagnostic software
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication
- Accountability – takes ownership of assigned work and follows items through to completion
- Communication – clearly expresses thoughts and ideas both in written and verbal communications, provides timely information
- Financial Acumen – Considers financial impact of all decisions
- Integrity – Can admit mistakes, is direct and truthful
- Customer Service – demonstrates a "customer-first" mentality, focused on meeting the needs of customers and captures feedback to make improvements
- Priority Setting – Prioritizes assigned schedules and workload
- Team Building – Mentors newer technicians, facilitates clear communication amongst the team, demonstrates care and respect for co-workers and colleagues
- Regulatory – knows the various accrediting agencies (TJC, DNV, CAP, DOH) and how the Medical Equipment Management Plan complies
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others if they come in contact within the biomed area in accordance with the facility's policies
- Must follow OSHA guidelines in regard to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, radiation, sharp instruments and/or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
- Ontime completion of safety trainings assignments
- Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot & cold ranges of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish colors
- Must be able be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely