Biomedical Equipment Assistant, Part Time Days, Morristown, NJ

Under the supervision of a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) or Clinical Engineering Supervisor, the BMET Assistant provides technical support to the Clinical Engineering Department in the inspection, maintenance, and management of medical equipment. This entry-level position assists in the performance of preventive maintenance, safety inspections, inventory control, and basic troubleshooting of medical equipment and systems. The BMET Assistant ensures that medical equipment is clean, properly labeled, and ready for clinical use, supporting the department’s mission of maintaining safe, reliable, and effective medical technology for patient care. This role serves as a training and developmental position for individuals seeking to advance into a BMET I role, offering hands-on exposure to medical technology management within a healthcare environment.

• Assist BMETs in performing preventive maintenance, performance verification, and safety inspections on medical equipment under supervision.
• Clean, inspect, and prepare medical devices for deployment to clinical areas.
• Support the repair process by retrieving, staging, and organizing equipment and tools as directed.
• Help to maintain accurate inventory records of medical devices, accessories, and spare parts.
• Support incoming equipment inspections and assist with equipment deliveries, relocations, and disposals.
• Enter service, maintenance, and inspection data into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) under supervision.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, and compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and NFPA standards.
• Respond to requests for equipment support in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, clinical, and technical team members regarding equipment availability and status.
• Tag and inventory new equipment assisting with equipment installations and relocations.
• Assist in maintaining hand tools and test equipment, ensuring cleanliness and organization of the workspace.
• Participate in on-the-job training to gain knowledge of biomedical systems, test equipment, and repair techniques.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and changes in medical equipment regulations.
• Seek opportunities to develop technical and problem-solving skills under the mentorship of experienced BMET team members.
• Other duties as requested by Supervisor / Manager of Clinical Engineering.

Education:

- High School Diploma/ GED equivalent required
- Pursuing: Associate’s degree in science or technology (BMET/EET) or military trained (BMET) Biomedical Equipment Technician. (Required)

Experience:

- Internship or hands-on training in a hospital or healthcare environment preferred.

Other Desired Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

- Basic understanding of the principles and practices of electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology as applied to the calibration and repair of medical equipment and instrumentation is required.
- Basic understanding of test equipment such as multimeters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, pressure measuring gauges, defibrillator tester and infusion pump tester.
- Familiarity with industry healthcare safety standards, such as, Joint Commission, NEC, NFPA 99, OSHA, CAP, AABB and Atlantic Health Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP).
- Basic understanding of the daily operations of departments supported (medical center, offsite practice, etc.).
- Ability to read schematics, service manuals, and technical documentation.
- Effective communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Familiarity with infection control practices in healthcare settings.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.