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Bio Medical Engineering Assistant Tech

Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jun 2026

About the role

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Department: Bio Medical Engineering

Shift/schedule: Contingent (works as needed)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Biomedical Engineering Manager. The Biomedical Engineering Assistant Tech's primary job function is to assist in testing, repairing, and calibrating medical equipment per manufacturer or hospital recommendations using all safety precautions. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
  • Enrolled in a Medical Electronics program or related field 

Licensure:

  • BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers)
  • BLS Certification within 90 days required

Experience:

  • Two years of related experience preferred

    JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

    The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

    1. Assists with scheduled clinical equipment and preventive maintenance inspections following the SOMC Planned Maintenance (PM) policy.
    2. Assists with service calls/repairs in a timely manner.
    3. Assists with clinical monitoring systems, nurse call systems, and other associated networks.
    4. Demonstrates medical equipment repairs and reports incidents to the Biomedical Engineering Manager.
    5. Assists with and supports clinical staff on the proper use of clinical equipment.
    6. Supports department staff education.
    7. Establishes work priorities ensuring efficient utilization of work time.
    8. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

    Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status

    Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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