How to hire a biomedical equipment specialist

How to hire a biomedical equipment specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step biomedical equipment specialist hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The biomedical equipment specialist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a biomedical equipment specialist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a biomedical equipment specialist that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of biomedical equipment specialists.

   Type of Biomedical Equipment Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Biomedical Equipment Specialist	Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.	$20-42
   Equipment Technician	An equipment technician is responsible for handling the operations of company equipment and machinery, inspecting for any malfunctions, and immediately repairing defective components to prevent delays in productivity. Equipment technicians create a report of system failures, referencing documentation to develop consistency with the equipment, and suggest corrective actions... Show more	$13-26
   Electromedical Equipment Repairer	The primary role of electromedical equipment repairer is to repair medical equipment such as x-rays and computerized tomographic scanners. They check for the origin of the malfunction, disassemble the equipment, replace the malfunctioning part, and recheck for the performance once again before meticulously transporting it to the hospital or diagnostic center... Show more	$17-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Biomedical Equipment
   • Patient Care
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Unscheduled Maintenance
   • Medical Devices
   • Laboratory Equipment
   • Test Equipment
   • Troubleshoot
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Logistics
   • Medical Systems
   • Clinical Equipment
   • Electronic Equipment
   • Sterilizers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish team sales of 464K in clinical chemistry and hematology instrumentation.
   • Assist customers for compression stockings, wheelchairs, walkers.
   • Help them troubleshoot difficult problems and lend direction where need.
   • Maintain smaller end devices such as radar level controller, pressure transmitters, level controllers and temperature controllers.
   • Update inventory and customer database information.
   • Calibrate the instrumentation system and transducers.

   More biomedical equipment specialist duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, biomedical equipment specialists' average salary in arkansas is 50% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level biomedical equipment specialists earn 51% less than senior-level biomedical equipment specialists.
   • Certifications. A biomedical equipment specialist 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 biomedical equipment specialist's salary.

   Average biomedical equipment specialist salary

   $62,075yearly

   $29.84 hourly rate

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   Entry-level biomedical equipment specialist salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average biomedical equipment specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Michigan	$77,853	$37
   2	Maryland	$76,631	$37
   3	Illinois	$73,388	$35
   4	New York	$72,585	$35
   5	California	$71,976	$35
   6	North Carolina	$71,686	$34
   7	Iowa	$71,385	$34
   8	Kansas	$69,305	$33
   9	Tennessee	$68,649	$33
   10	Ohio	$67,865	$33
   11	Nevada	$66,489	$32
   12	Colorado	$65,768	$32
   13	Pennsylvania	$62,745	$30
   14	Georgia	$62,084	$30
   15	Florida	$58,604	$28
   16	South Dakota	$56,365	$27
   17	Missouri	$56,027	$27
   18	Arizona	$55,558	$27
   19	Wisconsin	$53,872	$26
   20	New Mexico	$52,833	$25

   Average biomedical equipment specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	American Red Cross	$86,790	$41.73	1
   2	Sutter Health	$74,493	$35.81
   3	Mount Sinai Health System	$74,186	$35.67	2
   4	Cedars-Sinai	$72,517	$34.86	4
   5	University of California-Berkeley	$69,717	$33.52
   6	Cornell University	$68,183	$32.78	2
   7	Duke University Health System	$67,051	$32.24	2
   8	Mainline Health Systems	$65,519	$31.50	1
   9	Sodexo Management, Inc.	$60,568	$29.12	37
   10	WellSpan Health	$59,756	$28.73	9
   11	Indian Health Service	$59,320	$28.52
   12	Kettering Health Network	$56,103	$26.97	1

4. Writing a biomedical equipment specialist job description

   A biomedical equipment specialist 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 biomedical equipment specialist job description:

   Biomedical equipment specialist job description example

   
   
   US-OH-Kettering
   
   Type: Full-Time
   # of Openings: 3
   Category: Imaging
   KH Main Campus
   
   Overview
   
   

   Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

   
   
   Responsibilities
   
   

   Job Summary

   Biomedical Imaging Specialist duties include: inspection, calibration, installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of imaging equipment. Works with equipment users for best resolution of issues and communicates equipment status. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Keeps complete records of work done. Assists the manager with equipment replacement recommendations. Other duties as assigned.

   Educational Requirements

   · Associate or Bachelors degree in biomedical electronics or related, or a combination of relevant training and experience. · Extensive additional advanced training and extensive self study in the imaging equipment field, including but not limited to, equipment for diagnostic radiography, film processing, image storage, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, radiation therapy, CT scanners, magnetic resonance, and ultrasonic imaging. · Minimum of three years work experience as a BMET, with at least one year of full-time (or equivalent) specialized work experience with imaging equipment systems. · Manifest advanced skills and abilities in a broad range of imaging equipment areas.

   Skills/Other

   · Extensive knowledge of ionizing radiation effects on the human body and the methodologies of ionizing radiation safety and protection. · Comprehensive knowledge of high voltage and electrical safety precautions and procedures, and considerable ability in interpretation and application of hospital codes, standards, and regulations. · Demonstrable advanced skill in applying electric/electronic circuit theory and operating principles to effectively diagnose equipment malfunctions. · Demonstrated ability in effectively troubleshooting and repairing a wide variety of imaging equipment systems. · Demonstrable knowledge and proficiency in the use of advanced electronic test and measurement instrumentation. · Knowledge of basic computer theory and skill in effectively using computer systems and applications. · Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, methods, tools, materials, and instrumentation associated with the imaging field. · Advanced skill in interpreting complex wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and service manuals and specifications. · Good communication skills, both oral and written.

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right biomedical equipment specialist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with biomedical equipment specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit biomedical equipment specialists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with biomedical equipment specialist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 biomedical equipment specialist

   Once you've found the biomedical equipment specialist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new biomedical equipment specialist. 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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