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Biomed Equip Tech 2

Advocate Health · Waukesha, WI

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to decide whether to fix something yourself or escalate it to a vendor or senior tech.

judgment about the limits of their own scope and whether they know when to ask for help

Tell me about a time you mentored a newer technician or an intern on a repair or inspection.

willingness and ability to teach, since this role is expected to be a resource for entry-level techs

Describe a situation where you had to give a doctor or nurse technical advice about a piece of equipment in a way they could actually use.

ability to translate technical knowledge for a non-technical clinical audience

Tell me about a time a piece of equipment needed to be pulled from service or flagged for a recall. How did you handle that with the department using it?

judgment on patient safety decisions and communication when taking equipment out of clinical use

Technical

Walk me through how you would troubleshoot a piece of diagnostic equipment that's throwing an intermittent error but seems fine when you test it in front of the clinical staff.

whether the candidate has a systematic troubleshooting method versus just guessing or swapping parts

What's your process for doing planned maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines versus company policy when the two don't quite line up?

understanding of regulatory and manufacturer compliance requirements in biomed work

How do you keep your documentation accurate when you're covering multiple sites and moving between them all day?

discipline around recordkeeping and CMMS use across a multi-site assignment

What's involved in cyber-patching a medical device, and how do you make sure it doesn't interrupt patient care?

familiarity with current biomed responsibilities around device cybersecurity, not just mechanical repair

How do you approach an incoming inspection on a brand-new device you haven't worked with before?

ability to research, follow manufacturer specs, and self-teach on unfamiliar equipment

Situational

Say you're at the ambulatory surgery center and a nurse tells you a device is acting up right before a scheduled procedure. What do you do first?

prioritization under pressure and communication with clinical staff during time-sensitive situations

You're on call and get a page at 2 a.m. for equipment down at a clinic forty minutes away. How do you handle it?

reliability and problem-solving under the on-call rotation this job requires

What would make you recommend a piece of equipment for capital replacement instead of continuing to repair it?

ability to think beyond individual repairs toward cost and lifecycle judgment that leadership relies on

How do you organize your day when you're covering Aurora, Waukesha, and Washington County clinics with a company vehicle and a set schedule?

time management and independence working across multiple sites without direct supervision

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11790 Enterprise Corporate - HTM: PSA Central Wisconsin Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This role provides support for the Aurora, Waukesha, and Washington County clinics , including one ambulatory surgery center , during regular business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday . A company vehicle is assigned to this position to support travel between covered locations. This is an onsite position and is not eligible for remote or work-from-home arrangements . The position also requires participation in the Wisconsin Central Region on-call rotation , which is currently one week in every eight-week cycle . Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60 Major Responsibilities Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs (primarily) non-imaging diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using standard electronic test equipment. Also installs, calibrates, and tests new medical electronic devices and systems.  Escalates situations or questions beyond their scope of knowledge or responsibility to appropriate staff/vendor resources. Completes assigned tasks on medical electronic devices as per manufacturers' guidelines, relevant codes, standards, and company policies. This includes planned and corrective maintenance, cyber-patching, incoming inspections, recalls, and work related to equipment disposition. Provides operational and technical advice on equipment to medical and clinical staff when needed.  Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met. Acts as a technical resource and mentor for entry level Biomedical technicians and Biomedical students (interns). Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc., performed on all equipment, for any work performed by self or a vendor. Interacts with manufacturers’ representatives to obtain the necessary technical product service information. Requests and/or orders necessary repair services and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships. Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminars to develop and maintain the required current technical aptitude. Recommends capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership. Interacts with manufacturer's representatives to obtain the necessary technical product information   Minimum Job Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Certification / Registration / License A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles. Work Experience Two years of experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of biomedical equipment. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel). Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Walks, stands, sits, lifts, bends, and reaches above shoulders throughout the shift. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead; and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for up to ten feet. Also push with 50 lbs. of force and pull with 40 lbs. of force. Environment can include exposure to dust/dirt, fumes, odors, blood and body fluids; as well as mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary. Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Preferred Job Requirements Education Certification / Registration / License Experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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