Job Description

JOB TITLE: Manager, Biomedical and Radiologic Equipment Support

SUPERSEDES: 10/25

FLSA: Exempt                            

JOB CODE: 2770

ISSUED: 10/2025

REVISED: 05/2026

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY 

The Manager, Biomedical and Radiologic Equipment Support manages the biomedical and radiologic equipment support functions, overseeing daily operations, maintenance, and compliance activities related to clinical and radiological equipment. Directs a team of biomedical and radiological technicians, ensuring high-quality service, regulatory readiness, and alignment with health system goals. Collaborates with clinical, IT, and facilities teams to support safe and effective use of medical technology throughout the  organization. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Directs and supervises biomedical and radiological technicians across service areas. 

Assigns daily tasks, preventive maintenance, and service requests based on priorities and resource availability. 

Conducts regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and mentorship sessions. 

Fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

Ensures timely and effective maintenance, calibration, and repair of medical equipment across departments. 

Reviews and validates work orders and service documentation for accuracy and completeness. 

Oversees service response to urgent or critical equipment failures impacting patient care. 

Ensures team activities comply with all relevant regulatory and healthcare requirements. 

Maintains complete and up-to-date records for inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions. 

Prepares for and participates in audits and accreditation surveys. 

Serves as a liaison between Healthcare Technology Management (HTM), clinical departments, IT, and facilities management to ensure seamless support of medical technologies. 

Provides or arranges training for technicians on new devices, safety protocols, and regulatory updates. 

Supports professional certification and career advancement initiatives (e.g., CBET, CHTM). 

Maintains a skilled and adaptable team aligned with evolving healthcare technologies. 

Manages compliance with all recall and safety alert communications. 

Leads a culture of safety through proactive risk mitigation and continuous quality improvement, taking measures to evaluate regulatory readiness routinely. Monitors and analyzes safety and performance metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions for staff and/or patients as appropriate. 

Manages the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care. 

Monitors and oversees time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes. 

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of unit workflows, policies, and procedures to manage daily operations, maintain standards, and support quality improvement. 

Applies leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise staff, foster collaboration, and drive accountability and service excellence. 

Uses foundational budgeting and compliance skills to manage resources, support survey readiness, and ensure regulatory adherence. 

Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulatory standards. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Supervision is received from the Director, Biomedical and Radiology Equipment Technologies, or designee. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED 

Supervision is exercised over assigned biomedical and radiological technical staff. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, electronics, clinical engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. 

Five (5) years of related experience in biomedical or radiological equipment maintenance and support, including supervisory responsibilities. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) or other relevant professional certification. 

Experience managing healthcare technology operations in a hospital or health system setting. 

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS 

This position is considered safety sensitive. 

This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.