Details
Posted: 22-Jan-26
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Engineering
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary
Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of biomedical equipment. This role requires an intermediate level of technical expertise to ensure the proper operation and safety of medical devices. The BMET II collaborates with clinical staff, IT teams, and vendors to support medical equipment and patient care initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees/Work Experience:
- Associates Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics or related field AND Three (3) years experience
OR
- HS/GED AND Five (5) years in biomedical equipment maintenance and repair or equivalent military training
License & Certifications: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification
preferred.
Communication Skills:
- Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact): Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to interact professionally with clinical staff, engineers, and vendors
- Writing/Correspondence
- Writing/Reports: Experience in writing service reports and documenting maintenance activities.
Work Schedule:
- Flexible
- Weekends
- On Call
Other Requirements:
Experience with medical device networking and integration with hospital IT systems.
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FDA, NFPA, CMS, and AAMI.
Intermediate troubleshooting and repair of biomedical devices.
Proficiency in using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and signal generators.
Knowledge of safety and compliance requirements for medical equipment.
Familiarity with equipment inventory and asset management systems.
Strong understanding of electronic circuits, mechanical systems, and patient monitoring equipment.
Ability to interpret service manuals, schematics, and technical diagrams.
Knowledge of basic networking principles related to medical devices.
Critical thinking skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Commitment to patient safety and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Equipment Operated: Electrosurgical units, Defibrillator, Fetal Monitor, Incubator- Infant, Oximeter Spo2, Pacemaker- External Invasive, Physiologic Monitoring Sys, Tourniquets, Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitors, Ambulatory ECG Monitors, recorders, Electro encephalograph, Phototherapy Unit, Scales for clinic applications, Sphygmomanometers electronic,
Microscope, Surgical OR tables, Laboratory equipment
