Biomedical Technician 1

Department 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 (e.g., 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

• Maintain a clean, sterile, and organized laboratory environment; perform sterilization of equipment, surfaces, and coordinate with OHSU facilities as needed.
• Support inventory logistics: receive, stock, label, rotate, and dispose of supplies and reagents per protocol; maintain accurate par levels; adjust ordering practices to minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials handling, including training in the use of chemicals and adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinate deliveries with vendors and internal departments for the distribution of lab and organ recovery supplies.
• Track and reconcile incoming shipments including verifying product quantity, expiration dates, and lot numbers; delegate or report discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Maintain inventory management system with up-to-date entries for restocks, returns, usage, and transfers.
• Perform regular full inventory audits; identify and resolve inventory variances in coordination with procurement and quality teams.
• Cultivate and maintain vendor relationships to identify supply chain risks or recurring shortages and proactively communicate needs to clinical teams and leadership.

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):

• Comfort working in environments with variable physical demands, including lifting, transporting, and prolonged standing
• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and support internal audits or inspections.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced or regulated environments.
• Ability to handle, destroy, or dispose of sensitive information including Restricted Information and Patient Health Information as is required by HIPAA and OHSU policy.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Hazardous material handling training and/or laboratory safety certification
• Experience in an Organ Procurement Organization
• Experience in healthcare technology or equipment 
• Experience with federal regulatory bodies, auditing, or ensuring regulatory compliance in a health care setting. 
• 2 years of experience in healthcare, laboratory, or regulated medical setting
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Experience drafting procedures, job aids, or policies or maintaining regulatory documentation.
• Completion of a Laboratory Assistant or Technician training program with clinical experience 
• Experience with equipment sterilization, temperature control monitoring, or disposal of hazardous materials.
• Experience with supply chain support, vendor communications, receiving orders, responding to recalls, par systems, warehouse logistics, or inventory systems.
• Experience performing or supporting routine equipment checks, maintenance logs, or calibration tracking. 
• Experience with handling clinical specimens, biological waste, or sensitive medical devices.
• Experience using personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety protocols for handling biological materials, hazardous chemicals, and sterilized environments.

Additional Details

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

 

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].