Biomedical Equipment Tech

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

An experienced BioMedical Equipment Technician with at least 6 years’ experience.  The BMET III possesses in depth knowledge in a particular aspect of medical equipment, as well as vast experience in all phases of medical instrumentation.  The BMET III has an understanding of the clinical aspects and work flow of a hospital, and is able to understand medical equipment’s role in this flow.  He/She is able to suggest improvements to the work flows and equipment usage to facilitate increased safety, productivity, or improved working conditions.  The BMET III is fully independent, able to respond to any calls in the hospital, whether in his/her specific areas of expertise or not, because of intense general training, customer service skills, general knowledge of all medical devices, and the knowledge of safety in all areas.  In experienced enough to know when to call for help and will not overstep his/her abilities.

1. Electronic fundamentals, including basic electricity - DC and AC, Active devices, Transducers, Digital devices, Microprocessors, Troubleshooting techniques, and Electrical Safety in Healthcare.
2. General Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology.
3. Six to 15 (6 - 15) years experience working in BioMedical Engineering in the support of medical equipment. Experience may be general in nature, or may reflect specialization in a particular aspect of medical equipment.

Preferred:

1. Up to 15 years experience working in a hospital setting, either in BioMedical Engineering, or a clinical, area, such a clinical lab, surgery, or radiology department.
2. ICC Certification as a CBET, CLES, or CRES is highly preferred, and required within 1 year of entry into this job.