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Contract Biomedical Instrumentation Engineer information

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$11.6K

$97K

$151.7K

How much do contract biomedical instrumentation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract biomedical instrumentation engineer in Columbia, SC is $97,043.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,700.00 and $121,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Biomedical Instrumentation Engineer vs Biomedical Equipment Technician?

AspectContract Biomedical Instrumentation EngineerBiomedical Equipment Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or related field; certifications like BIET or CRESAssociate degree or certification in biomedical technology; BIET certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often consulting or contract roles in hospitals, clinics, or biomedical companiesHospital biomed departments, repair shops, or healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageMedical device companies, healthcare providers, biomedical service firmsHospitals, clinics, biomedical service providers

The Contract Biomedical Instrumentation Engineer typically holds a bachelor's degree and works on specialized projects or contracts, focusing on designing, testing, and maintaining biomedical equipment. In contrast, the Biomedical Equipment Technician usually has an associate degree or certification and performs routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of medical devices on-site. Both roles are essential in healthcare technology management but differ mainly in scope, responsibilities, and work setting.

$26.25 - $35.44/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


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Job description

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Job Location (Full Address):

7329 Seneca Rd N, Hornell, New York, United States of America, 14843

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500105 Clinical Engineering

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 209 H

Compensation Range:

$26.25 - $35.44

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Under close supervision, is responsible for service on low and medium risk equipment as described in the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Under direct supervision, is responsible for service on selected high risk and life support equipment as described in the URMC Environment of Care "Medical Equipment Management Plan". Completes preventive maintenance, safety inspection, calibration, installing, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electromechanical and electronic devices. Services equipment in both the hospital environment as well as at numerous offsite locations. Works in close proximity to patients and staff in intensive care units and operating room settings. Interfaces with all the all members of the Clinical Engineering team effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Performs safety/preventive maintenance inspections and services electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment to determine operational status and compliance with manufacturers and industry technical standards and specifications.
  • Installs, maintains, and calibrates electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Troubleshoots, isolates equipment malfunctions and repairs electronic and electromechanical biomedical equipment.
  • Responds to operator complaints about equipment malfunctions, often involving correcting operator errors.
  • Performs equipment modifications when instructions, diagrams, prints, or schematics are provided for technical guidance.
  • Maintains electronic medical equipment management database files for compliance with departmental and accreditation requirements.
  • Completes on-call responsibility.
  • Other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma or GED and 1 year of experience that is closely related within a hospital, the military or any other comparable organization required
  • Associate's degree in Electronic or Instrumentation Technology with particular focus on Biomedical Engineering Technology preferred
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent customer service skills required
  • Able to read schematics and mechanical diagrams preferred
  • Basic computer skills preferred
  • Advanced networking and system integrations preferred


LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State with means of transportation to service offsite locations upon hire required

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