BIOMEDICAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR

• Tenure Track Salary $84,183.00 Annually Location Downtown Campus
• 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-019 Department Instruction Downtown Opening Date 07/09/2026 Closing Date 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions SUMMARY Job Summary The Biomedical Equipment and Service Technician Instructor is responsible for instruction of medical equipment theory and maintenance, use of ancillary testing equipment, and application of electronic theory and troubleshooting safety and career-related math.

The instructor will also reinforce job research and public speaking skills as related to the field. This position may qualify for additional High Wage High Demand annual stipend. This is a 214/7 full-time tenure-track position for the BMST program beginning Fall Quarter 2026 (September 21, 2026) This position will be open until filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions Teaches theory of numerous medical equipment types and function. Instructs of safe and proper use of tools, chemicals, supplies, soldering and ancillary test equipment. Provides instruction, guidance, and applied electronics theory. Provides instruction of hospital networking and healthcare IT essentials. Lecture and demonstrates various medical imaging modalities. Teaches terminology as related to the medical field of biomed. Develops curriculum and delivery modes, plans and reviews program budget. Administers and or preforms program administration duties. Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications. Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures. Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program. Serves as primary contact with industry partners. Non-Essential/Other Functions Support and repair of college and program equipment in related areas when feasible. Repair of non-Bates equipment when feasible. Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements. Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression. Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records. Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc. Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc. Please note 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. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications Associates degree in Biomedical Technician or related field. Teaching experience Allowable Substitution If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biomedical engineering or related field. College level teaching experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, lemontlucas@batestech.edu , or Bates.

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IX@batestech.edu . For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, sashpole@batestech.edu . All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405. Available Benefits to Eligible Employees As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits. Medical/Dental Plans Medical Plans Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents. Dental Plans Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans.

Options include:

Uniform Dental Plan

• Preferred Provider Organization DeltaCare
• Managed Care Plan Willamette Dental
• Managed Care Plan Vision Plans Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee.

Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans.

Options include:

Davis Vision by MetLife EyeMed MetLife Vision Retirement Plans Faculty and Exempt Positions Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans. Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans. SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution:

Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

Employer Contribution:

Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution:

Varies from 5% to 15%

Employer Contribution:

9.53 of gross salary PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution:

Varies from 5% to 15%

Employer Contribution:

9.03% of gross salary Classified Positions Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here (Download PDF reader) to compare the two plans. PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution:

6.36% of gross salary

Employer Contribution:

9.53% of gross salary PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution:

Varies from 5% to 15%

Employer Contribution:

9.53% of gross salary Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect. Term Life Insurance Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of $240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits. Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen. Other Optional Benefits AFLAC Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association American Fidelity

• Short-Term Disability Fully Effective Employees
• Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan

SBVIP, 403

(b) Plan Leaves and Holidays Vacation Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible. Sick Leave Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates. Holidays Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days: Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Personal Leave/Family Leave In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status

Please Note:

All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes 01 Please briefly describe any experience you have teaching, especially at a community or technical college and at what level, such as the freshman & sophomore levels along with working experience with the CANVAS learning management system. If none, type NA 02 If you have an alternative combination of education and experience, please briefly describe below. Required Question Employer Bates Technical College Address 1101 S Yakima Avenue Tacoma, Washington, 98405 Phone (253) 680-7168 Website http://batestech.edu/jobs