What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Technician I, II or III position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Information Systems & Technical Support
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Bio Medical Service
- Shift: 8
- Job ID: 187850
We are seeking a skilled Biomedical Technician and welcome applications from BMET I, BMET II, and BMET III candidates.
The BMET is responsible for the service, maintenance, and performance of general, advanced, and specialty patient care equipment. In addition to providing expert technical support, this role leads projects, mentors team members, and supports department initiatives to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, reliability, and operational excellence across UnityPoint Health facilities.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Technical Service: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, installations, troubleshooting, and calibration of general, advanced, and specialty biomedical equipment (including PCs, networks, and imaging devices). Lead projects, mentor BMET I & II staff, coordinate vendor activities, and maintain expertise through ongoing training. Participate in on-call rotations and travel between affiliate sites as needed.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure accurate documentation in the CMMS system, maintain equipment inventory, and adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) and all state/federal regulations.
- Customer Relationship Management: Communicate equipment status and service updates to clinical staff, provide education on proper use, and support safe, effective patient care delivery.
Education:
- Associate's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or other Technology/IT related program; military Biomedical Engineering Technician course graduate required.
- Valid driver’s license (DRLC1IA, DRLC1IL, DRLC1WI) required.
- AUTOINS required for driving a personal vehicle.