How to hire a biomed technician

How to hire a biomed technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step biomed 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 biomed technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new biomed technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a biomed technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A biomed technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, biomed 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of biomed technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Biomed Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Biomed 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.	$19-43
   Laboratory Supervisor	The primary job of laboratory supervisors is to oversee the daily operations of laboratories. They are responsible for facilitating the collection, analysis, and interpretation of laboratory results... Show more	$22-46
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Medical Equipment
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Biomedical Equipment
   • Electrical Safety
   • Test Equipment
   • Troubleshoot
   • Clinical Equipment
   • AAMI
   • Medical Devices
   • Electronic Equipment
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • PMS
   • Water Systems
   • Building Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform all biomedical technician functions to troubleshoot, repair and manage hospital equipment.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Perform medical logistic inventories, operate forklift, assist with medical logistics shipping and receiving.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your biomed technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A biomed technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, biomed technicians' average salary in iowa is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level biomed technicians 55% less than senior-level biomed technicians.
   • Certifications. A biomed technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a biomed technician's salary.

   Average biomed technician salary

   $61,429yearly

   $29.53 hourly rate

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   Entry-level biomed technician salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a biomed technician job description

   A biomed technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a biomed technician job description:

   Biomed technician job description example

   Job DescriptionSalary: $25-$30
   

   Med One Group, a leader in the medical equipment finance industry, is seeking an experienced Biomed Repair Technician to join our team of experts assembling, maintaining and repairing various pieces medical equipment at our Burbank, California location. This is a fulltime position, Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 6:30pm.

   The ideal candidate will be dependable and highly self-motivated and possess the following:

   EDUCATION: Associates degree in electronics

   KNOWLEDGE: Able to read schematics and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

   EXPERIENCE: 4-5 years repairing/working with medical equipment; specifically, infusion pumps, patient monitors, ventilators, hospital/bariatric beds.

   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

   Must be quick and efficient in assembling, cleaning, calibrating, repairing and maintaining various pieces of medical equipment.

   Tests the functionality of equipment and takes accuracy, sensitivity, and selectivity measurements.

   Individual must be available to complete courses and certifications suggested by supervisor to ensure competency and expertise in servicing of equipment.

   You'll be working in a team oriented atmosphere where everyone works hard to complete their work assignments knowing that if you need help there is someone on the team who will be able to assist you. The opposite is also true; if there is a team member who needs help delivering medical equipment to a hospital or there's equipment that needs to be shipped, that you will be willing to "step up to the plate" to assist your coworkers.

   This is a full-time, non-exempt position working 40 hours per week. Some overtime may be required based on work load.

   We offer a competitive rate of pay, competitive benefits package including: medical, Health Savings Account funded (in part) by Med One, dental, vision, life insurance, and short & long-term disability. We offer a 401k plan through Vanguard that you can start contributing to on the first of the month after 30 days of employment. After one year of service the company will match your 401k contribution up to 5% of what you contribute. We offer paid time off, holiday pay and a quarterly bonus based on performance.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right biomed technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your biomed technician job on Zippia to find and recruit biomed technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit biomed 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 biomed technician

   Once you've selected the best biomed 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 equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new biomed technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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