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McKesson

Associate Biomed Technician

Moon Township, PA · On-site

$22/hr

If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you. Entry-Level Biomedical ... Biomedical associates degree * Healthcare technology management degree * Biomedical-related ...

Renovo Solutions

Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Irvine, CA · On-site

$31.25 - $36/hr

This entry-level position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a ... Biomedical Service & Maintenance * Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical patient care equipment ...

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Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Miami, FL · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

This entry-level position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a ... Biomedical Service & Maintenance * Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical patient care equipment ...

Renovo Solutions

Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

This entry-level position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a ... Biomedical Service & Maintenance * Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical patient care equipment ...

Renovo Solutions

Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Macomb, IL · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

This entry-level position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a ... Biomedical Service & Maintenance * Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical patient care equipment ...

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Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Danville, IN · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

This entry-level position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a ... Biomedical Service & Maintenance * Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical patient care equipment ...

Renovo Solutions

Biomedical Equipment Tech I

Irvine, CA

$31.25 - $36/hr

This entry-level position will perform planned maintenance, inspections, and calibrations across a ... Biomedical Service amp; Maintenance * Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical patient care ...

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How much do entry level biomedical technologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level biomedical technologist in the United States is $31.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Biomedical Technologist vs Biomedical Equipment Technician?

AspectEntry Level Biomedical TechnologistBiomedical Equipment Technician
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in biomedical technology or related fieldAssociate's degree or certification in biomedical equipment technology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesMedical device companies, hospitals, repair shops
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare institutions, biomedical companiesMedical equipment service providers, hospitals
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both roles involve maintaining and repairing medical equipment, often in healthcare settings. The main difference lies in the job titles' typical certifications and specific industry terminology. Entry Level Biomedical Technologists usually have a broader educational background, while Biomedical Equipment Technicians focus more on hands-on repair skills. Both roles are essential in ensuring medical devices function properly for patient care.

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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Patient Care)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Seattle, WA

$45K/yr

Other

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW
Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. Troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on a range of medical devices, patient care equipment and clinical systems.Qualifications:NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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.
  • Education, Experience, or Certification:
    1. Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR
    2. Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience in healthcare industry; OR
    3. Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR
    4. Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience in healthcare industry; OR
    5. Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR
    6. Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience in healthcare industry; OR
    7. 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.
  • Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.
Grade Determinations:
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-05
Experience or Education: None beyond the basic requirements.
Assignment: Employees at this grade level serve as entry-level developmental BESSs. It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require regular supervision. BESSs at this grade level perform basic tasks designed to prepare them for promotion. They troubleshoot and perform planned maintenance on general medical equipment. Entry-level BESSs assist with incoming inspections and documentation.
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-07
Experience: One year of creditable experience in healthcare industry equivalent to the next lower grade.
**In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of physics, anatomy, and physiology.
  • Knowledge of electronics such as analog, digital, and microprocessor theory.
  • Knowledge of the use of standard level test equipment such as multimeters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, storage oscilloscopes, manometers, and tachometers.
  • Knowledge of basic networking concepts, such as computer and server hardware and software functionality, information technologies and computer virus protection software, available software patches and upgrades, and information security tools (for example, Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems, and McAfee).
  • Skill in documenting all services provided in support of medical equipment and clinical systems in a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Ability to learn equipment operating and maintenance procedures.
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-09
Experience: One year of creditable experience in healthcare industry equivalent to the next lower grade.
**In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of basic networking concepts including Access Control List (ACL), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN).
  • Knowledge of computer and server hardware and software functionality including virus protection, operating system patches and upgrades, and information security tools.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of technical data such as schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, table charts, mathematical expressions, and formulas.
  • Ability to use standard level test equipment including multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, storage oscilloscopes, manometers, and tachometers.
  • Ability to perform equipment maintenance and operating procedures.
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-11
Experience: One year of creditable experience in healthcare industry equivalent to the next lower grade.
**In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of standards including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems.
  • Skill in using test and calibration equipment including digital multimeters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, manometers, tachometers, and Local Area Network (LAN) analyzers.
  • Skill in interpreting a variety of technical data including schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
  • Skill in applying networking principles, such as Access Control List (ACL), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN).
  • Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot medical equipment and clinical system interfaces.
  • Ability to maintain medical computers and software.
  • Ability to manage projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
Preferred Experience: Preferred experience with networking, CompTIA N+, CompTIA A+ and /or Building Automations Systems, Nurse Call, Fire Suppression, Electronics, Radio System and other non-medical electronic systems.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-5 to GS-11.
Physical Requirements: This job requires light to heavy lifting, under 15 and over 45 pounds, light to moderate carrying 15-44 pounds, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, climbing, use of legs and arms, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing (aid may be permitted), specific hearing requirements, mental and emotional stability. Environmental Factors include excessive noise, intermittent, dust, solvents (degreasing agents), grease and oils, radiant energy, working around machinery with moving parts, working on ladders or scaffolding, working closely with others and working alone.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

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