CTH - Durango BMET

Biomedical Equipment Technician III (BMET III)

Durango, CO

On-Site, Full-Time, 3-Month Contract-to-Hire

$35 - $47 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our 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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