Biomed Tech
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 24.02-36.03 / hour
Posted on Sep 4, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $24.02 - $36.03Summary:
Under supervision of the Biomed Manager and other senior technicians, the Biomed Technician I inspects, repairs, maintains, and calibrates a variety of basic clinical equipment, devices, system, and instruments. This position routinely interacts with other clinical health providers in the identification of technology-based problems and solution development.Essential Job Functions:
Performs planned maintenance, safety tests, and calibrate medical equipment as directed utilizing specialized equipment. Performs incoming inspections, attaches and assigns control numbers and labels, and acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entries.
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation and record keeping in a timely manner. Opens and closes work orders accurately and within required time.
Reviews service requests and conveys course of action planned. Provide timely and accurate status reports to customers on a routine basis.
Troubleshoots and repairs a broad range of clinical equipment and system malfunctions.
Performs all tasks in strict adherence to the departmental Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP).
Assists in ordering parts and supplies.
Provides technical assistance and instruction to hospital staff on equipment operations and maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification:
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Education:
• Preferred: Associates - Biomedical Engineering- OR -Associates - Related FieldWork Experience:
• Required: A minimum of 1 year Related ExperienceLanguage Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Not ApplicableWorking Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Frequent DriverReference ID: R6347Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
