How to hire a bio medical technician

How to hire a bio medical technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bio medical technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bio medical technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bio medical technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your bio medical technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a bio medical technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A bio medical technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bio medical technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of bio medical technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of BIO Medical Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   BIO Medical Technician	Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.	$18-43
   Laboratory Aide	A laboratory aide is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order in laboratories, all while performing support tasks for scientists. Their duties revolve around arranging specimens and samples, transporting materials from one laboratory to another, preparing apparatuses and machines, and storing them accordingly... Show more	$9-18
   Laboratory Coordinator	A laboratory coordinator is responsible for supporting laboratory examinations and experiments, collecting laboratory samples, and ensuring the efficiency and performance of laboratory tools and equipment. Laboratory coordinators maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory facility at all times to avoid contaminations and hazards that may affect laboratory results and accuracy of examinations... Show more	$18-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • OSHA
   • Hand Tools
   • Clinical Equipment
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Test Equipment
   • Patient Care
   • FDA
   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Medical Devices
   • Bio-Medical Equipment
   • Blood Pressure
   • Safety Checks
   • Sterilizers

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform all biomedical technician functions to troubleshoot, repair and manage hospital equipment.
   • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair various laboratory equipment: sterilizers, centrifuges, microscopes, etc.
   • Collect water samples for AAMI analysis according to company, state, and federal regulations and document as appropriate.
   • Repair and troubleshooting of KCI and customer own products in adherence to strict OSHA, FDA, and ISO guidelines.
   • Train new employees and students on PACS.
   • Assist with implementation of PACS.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bio medical technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bio medical technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bio medical technicians' average salary in oklahoma is 50% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bio medical technicians earn 57% less than senior-level bio medical technicians.
   • Certifications. A bio medical technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bio medical technician's salary.

   Average bio medical technician salary

   $60,490yearly

   $29.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bio medical technician salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a bio medical technician job description

   A good bio medical technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a bio medical technician job description:

   Bio medical technician job description example

   Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas
   
   Why UT Health East Texas?
   
   Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.
   
   Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.
   
   Our Place. Tyler, TX is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.
   
   Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   Maintains and repairs a variety of biomedical and related equipment under Biomedical Services Supervisor Effectively communicates with all levels of staff in client facilities to perform routine services and minor repairs Performs Quality Assurance and Safety tests Creates the necessary records to document preventative maintenance, quality assurance, safety tests, upgrades and repairs Consistently performs first echelon service with close supervision on most devices under Clinical Engineering responsibility
   Qualifications
   
   QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
   
   Education:
   High School diploma or equivalent Associate's Degree in Biomedical or Electronics Technology or equivalent education preferred
   Experience:
   Ability to use a variety of very delicate to heavy duty tools and instruments Ability to recognize color codes Basic computer skills required Strong verbal and written communication skills Active listening skills Good problem solving skills Strong time management skills Ability to think strategically and act tactically Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions Demonstrates good team work
   Certification and Licensure:
   Must maintain an active driver's license in the state of operation.
   
   BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:
   
   Service
   Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people. Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.
   Quality
   Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best. Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.
   People
   Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others. Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.
   Financial
   Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business. Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible.
   Growth
   Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions. Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why.
   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
   Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk. Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors. Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds. Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time). Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices. Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak. Must have near vision far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.
   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
   Body substance isolation must be practiced

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find bio medical technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find bio medical technician candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit bio medical technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bio medical technician

   Once you've selected the best bio medical technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new bio medical technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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