Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Biomedical Equipment Technician, Bench technician maintains medical equipment readiness to ensure conformance with manufacturer specifications by performing scheduled maintenance, repairs, end-user support, and installations. Supports compliance with the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) to improve patient safety. Seeks guidance and collaborates with BMET I through BMET IV. Takes direction from BMET Supervisor(s).

A day in the life of a Biomedical Equipment Technician, Bench at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Maintains inventory of repair parts, supplies, and technical manuals necessary to maintain devices.
• Orders repair parts and/or components and supplies as required using the ERP system.
• Performs incoming inspections on new, trial, and demonstration equipment before they are placed into patient service.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing equipment for repair and maintain the equipment log.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections procedures to optimize performance, reliability, and projected life expectancy of Medical Center instrumentation.
• Documents and refers high-risk device failures to the BMET I-IV for repair.
• Executes pick-ups and delivers instrumentations to the various hospital units for service and/or preventive maintenance, or supplies and equipment from local vendors as directed.
• Performs repairs on low-risk equipment, including IV pumps, under the supervision of BMET I through BMET IV technicians.
• Actively stays informed and knowledgeable about changes, enhancements, and new features and versions related to the equipment and machines with which you work.
• Must attend both on-the-job training as well as off-site and/or out-of-state training requiring travel that can include one or more overnight stays.
• May be required to travel to other Hackensack Meridian Health facilities as needed to ensure BMET service delivery is appropriately maintained.
• Will maintain good personal relationships with other team members, nursing and medical staff, vendors, manufacturers, and the general public. Will be expected to participate in meetings, seminars, training, workshops, and conferences as required. Will maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6.0 hours a day.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Demonstrates proficiency using computer-based technology (i.e., Google email, calendars, etc).
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of a hospital's core function to the community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current technology and its uses as it relates to healthcare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Some college education in a technical field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years technical/scientific experience.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Minimum rate of $26.71 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.