Biomedical equipment technician

Biomedical equipment technician – entry-level

Performs tasks involving the installation and maintenance of therapeutic, diagnostic

and monitoring medical equipment.
These activities include:
1. Installation, maintenance and repair of a diverse range of medical equipment.
2. Performing electrical safety inspections on medical equipment using specialized
test equipment.
3. Assisting in the systematic preventive maintenance programme of medical
equipment.
4. Documenting all work performed including new equipment inspections, corrective
and preventive maintenance and special requests as required. Maintaining
documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
5. Assisting hospital clinical and technical staff in the proper operation and
maintenance of clinical equipment.
6. Communication with users regarding status of repairs. Meeting the needs of
clinical departments and obtaining loaner or replacement equipment as required.
7. Acceptance testing on new clinical equipment per department policy.
8. Being aware of patient- and work-safety issues, reports problems found and
assists with correction of issues as required.
9. Identifying and recommending medical equipment that is obsolete, has an
extensive repair history, no longer has service support from the manufacturer or
has identifi ed safety problems.
10. Providing good customer service, answering phones in a pleasant manner,
screening and referring calls as appropriate and providing information to staff,
visitors and patients, upon request.
11. Maintaining a professional appearance and approach to work.
12. Maintaining good relationships with fellow workers, clinical staff and other hospital
workers.
13. Maintaining a high level of productivity. Making suggestions to improve department
productivity when appropriate.
14. Maintaining a clean and safe work place.
15. Following all departmental policies and procedures.
Education: Two-year degree or equivalent training in electronics, biomedical equipment
technology or a related fi eld is required.
Experience: No experience required above minimum education. One-year experience
as a biomedical equipment technician in a health-care setting preferred.
Biomedical equipment technician – mid-level

Performs tasks involving the installation and maintenance of therapeutic, diagnostic

and monitoring medical equipment.
These activities include:
1. Performance of both routine and complex tasks associated with the installation,
maintenance, and repair of a diverse range of clinical equipment including life
support equipment.
2. Working independently in both routine and complex tasks. Being able to prioritize
work and initiate new work and tasks.
3. Being able to effectively work with clinicians to troubleshoot clinical problems with
medical equipment. Being able to solve technology problems for the clinicians.
4. Providing training, mentoring and guidance for entry level technicians.
5. Participation in committees as requested.
6. Coordination of initial inspection and installation of new equipment as requested.
7. Coordination and management of projects from start to completion, performing
any necessary communication and follow-up with owner department.
8. Assisting with pre-purchase evaluations of equipment as required. Participation
in incident investigations as requested and provides follow-up to management.
Education: Two-year degree or equivalent training in electronics, biomedical equipment
technology or a related fi eld is required.
Experience: At least three years experience as a biomedical equipment technician or a
minimum of five years experience in electronic, mechanical or electromechanical repair
or equivalent, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Biomedical equipment technician – senior-level

Performs tasks involving the installation and maintenance of therapeutic, diagnostic

and monitoring medical equipment.
These activities include:
1. Being able to consistently perform a wide variety of routine, complex and
specialized tasks associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of a
wide range of clinical equipment including life support equipment.
2. Training, mentoring and guidance to entry-level and mid-level technicians.
3. Conducting training sessions for department staff covering safe operation and
maintenance of equipment for entry-level and mid-level technicians.
4. Assisting in developing technical specifications for equipment purchases.
5. Routinely coordinating and managing projects, performing any necessary
communication and follow-up with the department.
6. Leadership and prioritization of work in the absence of the manager.
Education: Two-year degree or equivalent training in electronics, biomedical equipment
technology or a related fi eld is required.
Experience: Requires a minimum of four years’ experience as a biomedical equipment
technician.