Biomedical Equipment Technician III (BMET III)
Durango, CO
On-Site, Full-Time, 3-Month Contract-to-Hire
$35 - $47 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLEOur client is seeking an experienced
Biomedical Equipment Technician III (BMET III) to join their Clinical Engineering team in Durango, CO. This full-time, onsite, contract-to-hire position is ideal for a skilled professional with a strong background in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating a wide variety of medical equipment in a healthcare environment. The BMET III will play a critical role in supporting clinicians and healthcare operations by ensuring medical devices remain safe, compliant, and operational across multiple departments. This role requires independent problem-solving, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage equipment maintenance activities while collaborating with clinical and technical stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to work within a large, nationally recognized healthcare system, gain exposure to a diverse inventory of biomedical technologies, and contribute to a collaborative Clinical Engineering team dedicated to patient safety and operational excellence.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and repairs on a broad range of biomedical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues with minimal supervision.
- Conduct equipment performance verification and safety testing in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.
- Document maintenance, repairs, and service activities within the CMMS system.
- Coordinate with clinicians, nursing staff, and vendors to minimize equipment downtime.
- Assist with new equipment installations, acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
- Support regulatory compliance efforts related to The Joint Commission, CMS, and other applicable standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians when needed.
- Participate in on-call support and emergency response activities as required.
WHAT YOU BRING- Minimum 10 years of biomedical equipment maintenance experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
- Strong experience servicing a diverse portfolio of medical devices, including patient monitoring, infusion pumps, telemetry, and general biomedical equipment.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and networked medical systems.
- Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Technical skills in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, and safety testing of medical equipment.
- Electrical and electronic diagnostics expertise.
- Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and technical stakeholders.
- CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) certification strongly preferred.
- Other relevant certifications such as CRES, CLES, CABT, AAMI certifications, or manufacturer-specific training highly desirable.
- Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics Technology, Military BMET training, or equivalent technical education.
- Experience supporting large acute-care health systems preferred.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU- Contract-to-hire pathway with long-term career potential.
- Opportunity to work within a large, nationally recognized healthcare system.
- Exposure to a diverse inventory of biomedical technologies.
- Collaborative Clinical Engineering team focused on patient safety and operational excellence.
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