Biomedical Equipment Tech II

Under general supervision of the Supervisor / Manager of Clinical Engineering, the Biomedical Equipment Technician II (BMET II) is an intermediate-level technician responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, calibration, and repair of a wide range of medical equipment. The BMET II performs scheduled and corrective maintenance, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and supports clinical staff in the safe and effective use of medical equipment. This role requires a solid understanding of electronics, medical technology, and troubleshooting practices. This position provides technical guidance, and mentorship to BMET I team members. The BMET II position plays a key role in maintaining safe, functional, and available medical equipment for patients and care givers.

•    Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on medical devices in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standards.
•    Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of clinical equipment and instrumentation.
•    Document all service activities, inspections, and repairs in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
•    Provide technical support and in-service training to clinical users on proper operation and care of equipment.
•    Maintain accurate equipment records and assist with equipment inventory, evaluation, and replacement planning.
•    Assist with installation, calibration, and initial testing of new equipment.
•    Maintain parts, hand tools and test equipment inventory, ensuring cleanliness and organization of the workspace.
•    Respond promptly to service calls and prioritize work orders based on criticality.
•    Adhere to all safety protocols, infection control standards, and Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.
•    Work under general supervision, with some independent judgment required for routine repairs and escalations.
•    Collaborate with BMET I, II, III, IV and informatics team members, vendors, and clinical departments to resolve equipment issues efficiently.
•    Escalate complex problems to senior BMETs or vendors as appropriate.
•    Assume 24-hour on-call repair responsibilities.
•    Other duty as requested by Supervisor / Manager of Clinical Engineering.
 

Required:
•    Minimum: Associate’s degree in science or technology (BMET/EET) or military trained (BMET) Biomedical Equipment Technician.

Experience:
•    Internship or hands-on training in a hospital or healthcare environment.
•    3 years of experience performing corrective and preventive maintenance on medical equipment in a medical center.

Other:
•    Strong understanding of the principles and practices of electronics or medical equipment technology as applied to the calibration and repair of medical equipment and instrumentation is required.
•    Basic understanding of networked medical equipment.
•    Proficiency with test equipment such as multimeters, electrical safety analyzers, ESU analyzer, patient simulators, pressure measuring gauges, defibrillator tester and infusion pump tester.
•    Follow industry healthcare safety standards, such as, Joint Commission, NEC, NFPA 99, OSHA, CAP, AABB and  
Atlantic Health Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) regarding operation and maintenance of medical equipment. Possessing the ability to apply such standards is required.
•    Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Ability to read schematics, service manuals, and technical documentation.
•    Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
•    Familiarity with infection control practices in healthcare settings.
 

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affil