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United Health Services

Biomed Technician

Johnson City, NY · UHS Wilson Medical Center
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Weekly pay
$34-50/hour
Hourly
$50.45
13 weeksSupport Staff
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Contract details
  • Biomedical Equipment Tech I- $25.27
  • $37.90 Biomedical Equipment Tech II-$27.80
  • $41.69 Biomedical Equipment Tech III-$27.80
  • $41.69 Biomedical Imaging Engineer $27.80
  • $41.69 Biomedical Specialist
  • $33.63
  • $50.45 United Health Services (UHS) is hiring a Biomedical Equipment Technician and a Biomedical Imaging Specialist to support the maintenance, inspection, and repair of essential clinical and diagnostic equipment. As a Biomedical Equipment Technician, you’ll work hands-on with a variety of medical devices—ensuring they operate safely and effectively. As a Biomedical Imaging Specialist, you’ll focus on advanced imaging systems such as X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound, performing troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance. In both roles, precision, accountability, and collaboration are key. You’ll work closely with clinical teams to resolve technical issues quickly and minimize downtime—keeping patient care uninterrupted and safe. Because at UHS, every connection matters—including the ones you maintain between technology and those who rely on it.

Support general biomedical equipment maintenance and take lead responsibility in at least one specialty area, such as Radiology, Cath Lab, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Laboratory Analyzers, or Linear AcceleratorUtilize advanced knowledge of computer systems and networking to interface medical equipment and systems as needed for proper operation and integrationManage and complete special projects within assigned specialty areas, coordinating with clinical departments and manufacturers to ensure minimal disruption to operationsPerform performance verification and routine safety testing on biomedical equipment, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of test resultsDiagnose and perform complex repairs on biomedical equipment, identifying root causes and resolving issues promptly to reduce equipment downtime and reliance on external service providersProvide technical guidance and support to BMET I and BMET II technicians, and help oversee the quality of their repair and maintenance workMaintain and repair equipment across assigned departments, collaborating with team members to complete 100% of critical and non-critical equipment inspections across all facilities each monthPrioritize equipment repairs and preventive maintenance tasks, and keep clinical departments informed of progress and estimated completion timelinesAssist in equipment evaluations, helping to establish and apply evaluation criteria, and communicate findings and recommendations to the appropriate decision-making committeesShare on-call responsibilities and support on-call technicians when needed; assume full on-call duties within one year of hireAssist in implementing updates and upgrades to new and existing biomedical equipment, ensuring compatibility and compliance with operational standardsComplete all required documentation to meet Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards, including control records, inspection logs, service reports, and other regulatory paperworkPosition QualificationsMinimum Required:Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Bio Med or Electronics with three to six years of experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment.

Preferred:Bachelor’s degree of Science in Biomedical, Electrical engineering or related fieldAAMI Certification as a CBET#IND1 Work EnvironmentThe position is performed in an environment that involves regular and recurrent exposure to a variety of potentially hazardous and uncomfortable conditions. These include proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to shielded radiation sources, contact with irritant chemicals and acid fumes, and the presence of high noise levels.

Physical stresses such as lifting, bending, and prolonged standing are common. The work may also take place in adverse weather conditions and areas with elevated temperatures, such as those near steam lines. To ensure safety, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include items such as hardhats, metatarsal safety shoes, hearing protection (earmuffs or plugs), protective goggles, respirators, and chemical-resistant gloves.

Strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures is essential in this environment. Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient InformationNone - No access to patient information - Level 0Staff SupervisedNot Applicable

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