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How much do biomedical apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for biomedical apprentice in Colorado is $29.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.53 and $33.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biomedical apprentice?

A Biomedical Apprentice assists in the maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical equipment under the supervision of experienced technicians or engineers. This role provides hands-on training in healthcare technology management, ensuring medical devices function safely and efficiently. Apprentices may work in hospitals, clinics, or medical equipment service companies while learning industry standards and regulations. The position is ideal for individuals interested in biomedical engineering or healthcare technology careers.

What does a biomedical apprentice do?

As a Biomedical Apprentice, you can expect your days to include assisting experienced biomedical engineers or technicians with the maintenance, calibration, and repair of medical equipment. You will often work in hospitals, laboratories, or manufacturing facilities, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals and technical teams. Your tasks may range from conducting routine safety checks to learning how to document equipment performance and troubleshoot issues. This apprenticeship role offers hands-on learning and exposure to real-world scenarios, providing an excellent foundation for further advancement in biomedical engineering technology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biomedical apprentice?

To excel as a Biomedical Apprentice, you should have a solid grounding in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, often supported by a relevant high school diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and basic medical device troubleshooting is important, and some roles may require enrollment in or completion of specialized apprenticeship programs. Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and effective communication skills are key soft skills for this position. These abilities ensure accurate work, safe handling of equipment, and successful integration into biomedical teams, all of which are vital for progressing in the field.

What are the most commonly searched types of Biomedical jobs in Colorado?

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What cities in Colorado are hiring for Biomedical Apprentice jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Biomedical Apprentice job openings:

Infographic showing various Biomedical Apprentice job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,389 per year, or $30 per hour.

Lead Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Aurora, CO • On-site

$113K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Serves as the Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at the full performance level, the BESS leads HTM staff by distributing and prioritizing workloads.Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
  • Education, Experience, or Certification:
    • Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR
    • Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
    • Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR
    • Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
    • Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR
    • Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
    • Hold or having ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM). Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
Lead Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-12:
Experience: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Skill in managing projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
  • Skill in resolving customer concerns.
  • Ability to comply with standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
  • Ability to lead staff in managing daily work assignments and priorities.
  • Ability to mentor staff in professional and technical development.
  • Ability to analyze data to monitor overall program effectiveness.
Preferred Experience:
  • Currently working as a General Bess in the Southern Region VA HTM Department.
  • Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) Preferred or working toward certification within one year of hire.
  • 10 years in the Biomedical Field
  • 3-5 Years in house hospital setting healthcare environment

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
This vacancy is being announced above the full performance level at a GS-12..
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to provide coverage and/or repair and/or transport biomedical equipment for the Eastern Colorado Health Care System facility and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics, CBOCs, up to 25% of the time as needed.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER