Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a team member of the Department of Clinical Engineering the Biomedical Equipment Technologist II is responsible for the management of technology including technical support of highly complex medical equipment and clinical systems. The technologist requires a comprehensive knowledge of clinical practices, procedures, and equipment types, and must be well versed in details of anatomy and physiology. The technologist working independently or as part of the clinical team, is responsible for performing assurance testing and support of complex medical devices, ensuring compliance to CSA, manufactures and accreditation specifications and standards. Responsibilities also include prioritization, scheduling and managing of assigned workload.
Description:
As a Biomedical Equipment Technologist (BMET) II, you will provide assurance testing, maintenance and repair of complex medical, biomedical and electronic devices or systems.
Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Biomedical Equipment Tech II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Clinical Engineering Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 30-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $41.95 Maximum Salary: $53.91 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a two year diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology from an accredited Institute of Technology.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience in medical equipment/technology support coupled with several courses in medical equipment service, and exhibit a working knowledge of medical terminology and physiology. Healthcare IT knowledge such as networking (including various protocols and associated hardware), application interfaces, antivirus/encryption, and experience with computerized maintenance management software and medical diagnostic software. Demonstrate technical skills and mechanical aptitude. Demonstrate good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; proven organizational skills. Must be reliable, alert, accurate, and capable of working independently and possess good judgment and initiative. Travel within zone will be required to provide additional support to other facilities as required. Travel outside the city or country will be required for equipment support training. Ability to travel is required, both internally in Alberta as well as out-of-province or country travel required for training purposes. Must possess a valid passport and/or relevant documentation allowing entry into the USA as well as the ability to travel within Alberta and Canada.
Preferred Qualifications:
Achieved certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta.
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Responsibilities
Perform assurance testing, maintenance, and repair of complex medical, biomedical, and electronic devices and systems. Provide technical support, ensure equipment complies with applicable standards and specifications, and prioritize and manage assigned work.
Requirements
Requires a two-year diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology and experience supporting medical equipment, along with knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, healthcare IT, and relevant software. Candidates must demonstrate technical and mechanical aptitude, communication and organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to travel; CET certification is preferred.
Skills
- Medical Equipment Support
- Biomedical Equipment Testing
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Clinical Engineering
- Healthcare IT
- Networking and Protocols
- Application Interfaces
- Antivirus and Encryption
- Medical Diagnostic Software
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Workload Prioritization
- Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Technology
Keywords
- Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Clinical Engineering
- Medical Equipment
- Biomedical Devices
- Electronic Systems
- Assurance Testing
- Maintenance
- Repair
- CSA Standards
- Accreditation Standards
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Healthcare IT
- Networking
- Network Protocols
- Application Interfaces
- Antivirus
- Encryption
- Medical Diagnostic Software
- Certified Engineering Technologist
- Equipment Service
- Technical Support
- Workload Scheduling
- Equipment Compliance
