Biomedical Technician 1

Overview

The Biomedical Equipment Technician is a role that ensures the functionality and regulatory compliance of the biomedical equipment used in organ preservation and procurement. This position will also overseeing the maintenance, calibration, and operation of essential medical equipment including 6+ vascular Kidney and Liver organ preservation pumps, multiple biopsy microscopes, i-STAT devices, TransNet systems, and temperature monitoring systems and more. This position is also responsible for maintaining a sterile, compliant environment for housing the equipment, and managing inventory. This includes regular sterilization of laboratory surfaces and equipment, coordination with facilities teams as needed, and continuous monitoring of temperature-controlled storage to ensure regulatory compliance. The role also supports full-cycle inventory logistics including receiving, labeling, rotating, and auditing supplies while maintaining accurate records in the inventory management system and proactively addressing potential shortages or discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal teams.

The role supports the organization’s mission by ensuring regular maintenance, regulatory compliance, and a safe, efficient working environment for life-saving organ equipment and devices. This position is required to coordinate and support remote equipment located across Oregon, SW Washington, and Idaho.

Function / Duties of Position

Biomedical Equipment Support & Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections, support, and coordinate or perform repairs in collaboration with the appropriate vendor on equipment including but not limited to : Vascular organ perfusion preservation pumps (., for kidneys and livers)UNOS TransNet scanner application and in-field labeling machines Organ tracking systems and devices Biopsy microscopes Dermatoscopes i-STAT portable blood analysis systems Temperature gauges Zero-pressure rooms Other laboratory equipment as needed
• Coordinate with external vendors, OHSU facilities, and field engineers for advanced repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities, service logs, and recall notices; ensure documentation compliance with OPTN, CMS, and FDA regulatory standards.
• Participate in equipment installations and educate clinical users on safe operation, calibration checks, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure the corresponding equipment software is up to date, perform and / or coordinate software updates with CLA tech support, clinical staff, or vendor to ensure all equipment software across the state is updated in a timely manner.
• Act as primary point of contact with the vendor for all equipment, corresponding software, inventory product, and other CLA depts.
• Prepare and manage maintenance logs for internal and external audits.
• Monitor, record, and audit temperature logs for refrigerators, freezers, and ensure all devices are calibrated and functioning within accepted limits.

Laboratory Environment & Inventory Management

Other responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Required Qualifications

An Associate’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology  OR

Certification by ICC / USCC as a Certified BMET  OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies) :

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

Pay Range :   $35.46 - $48.68 per hour (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity)

Benefits :

All are welcome

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