Biomedical Equipment Technologist II

Your Opportunity:

As a team member of the Department of Clinical Engineering, the Biomedical Equipment Technologist II is responsible for the management of technology including technical support of highly complex medical equipment and clinical systems. The technologist requires a comprehensive knowledge of clinical practices, procedures, equipment types, and must be well versed in details of anatomy and physiology. The technologist functions primarily as an independent practitioner within a dedicated workshop environment embedded in the Operating Room sterile core. The position requires a high degree of self-direction, initiative, and decision-making while remaining connected to and supported by the broader Clinical Engineering and clinical teams. The technologist is responsible for performing assurance testing and support of complex medical devices, ensuring compliance to Health Canada, CSA, manufacturers and accreditation specifications and standards. Responsibilities also include prioritization and lifecycle management of assigned workload.

Description:

As a Biomedical Equipment Technologist (BMET) II, you will provide assurance testing, maintenance and repair of complex medical, biomedical and electronic devices or systems.

• Transition Company:
Health Shared Services
• Classification:
Biomedical Equipment Tech II
• Union:
HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program:
Clinical Engineering
• Primary Location:
Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
05-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• Date Available:
01-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$41.95
• Maximum Salary:
$53.91
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Completion of a two year diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology from an accredited Institute of Technology.

Experience in medical equipment/technology support coupled with several courses in medical equipment service and a working knowledge of medical terminology and physiology. Healthcare IT knowledge such as networking (including various protocols and associated hardware), application interfaces, antivirus/encryption, and experience with computerized maintenance management software and medical diagnostic software. Demonstrated technical skills and mechanical aptitude. Demonstrated interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, proven organizational skills. Must be reliable, alert, accurate, capable of working independently and possess good judgment and initiative. Travel within Calgary and area may be required to provide support to other facilities. Travel outside the city or country may be required for specialized equipment training. Ability to travel within Alberta, Canada and internationally is required and technologist must possess a valid passport and/or documentation permitting entry into the USA.

Achieved certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta. At least two years working in a Canadian Healthcare facility and experience supporting critical medical and perfusion equipment within the Cardiac Surgery, Surgical Suites, and other acute care environments.