Original job description
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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, equipment types, and must be well versed in details of anatomy and physiology. The technologist functions primarily as an independent practitioner within a dedicated workshop environment embedded in the Operating Room sterile core. The position requires a high degree of self-direction, initiative, and decision-making while remaining connected to and supported by the broader Clinical Engineering and clinical teams. The technologist is responsible for performing assurance testing and support of complex medical devices, ensuring compliance to Health Canada, CSA, manufacturers and accreditation specifications and standards. Responsibilities also include prioritization and lifecycle management 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: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 01-DEC-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 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. Demonstrated technical skills and mechanical aptitude. Demonstrated interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, proven organizational skills. Must be reliable, alert, accurate, capable of working independently and possess good judgment and initiative. Travel within Calgary and area may be required to provide support to other facilities. Travel outside the city or country may be required for specialized equipment training. Ability to travel within Alberta, Canada and internationally is required and technologist must possess a valid passport and/or documentation permitting entry into the USA.
Preferred Qualifications:
Achieved certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta. At least two years working in a Canadian Healthcare facility and experience supporting critical medical and perfusion equipment within the Cardiac Surgery, Surgical Suites, and other acute care environments.
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Responsibilities
Provide assurance testing, maintenance, and repair for complex medical, biomedical, and electronic devices and systems. Manage assigned technology and workload, supporting clinical teams while ensuring equipment complies with applicable regulatory, manufacturer, and accreditation standards.
Requirements
Requires a two-year diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology and experience supporting medical equipment, along with knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, healthcare IT, networking, and maintenance and diagnostic software. Candidates must demonstrate technical, mechanical, communication, organizational, and independent decision-making skills; travel capability is required, while CET certification and Canadian acute-care experience are preferred.
Skills
- Medical Equipment Support
- Assurance Testing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Clinical Engineering
- Healthcare IT
- Networking
- Application Interfaces
- Antivirus and Encryption
- Medical Diagnostic Software
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Lifecycle Management
- Communication
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Technology
Keywords
- Biomedical Engineering Technology
- Clinical Engineering
- Biomedical Equipment Technologist
- Medical Equipment
- Complex Medical Devices
- Assurance Testing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Health Canada
- Canadian Standards Association
- Accreditation Standards
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Healthcare IT
- Networking Protocols
- Application Interfaces
- Antivirus
- Encryption
- Medical Diagnostic Software
- Lifecycle Management
- Operating Room
- Cardiac Surgery
- Perfusion Equipment
- Certified Engineering Technologist
- The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta
