Biomed Technician

Biomed Technician Rhode Island Blood Center United States, Rhode Island, Providence 405 Promenade Street (Show on map) Jun 09, 2026 Biomed Technician Job Locations US-RI-Providence

ID 2026-8559

Category Quality Type Regular Full-Time Responsibilities This position reports to the Manager, Quality and Regulartory Affairs and works with all Blood Center operating departments to ensure calibrations and equipment repairs are carried out according to regulations set by FDA, AABB and other accrediting agencies that audit RIBC. This position is key to ensuring consistent documentation of repairs to critical equipment used in the collection, processing and storage of blood products. In addition the Bio Med Technician is responsible for developing and tracking the assets of all operating departments and maintaining the central temperature monitoring system. Establishes and maintains Asset management program for blood center equipment from initial purchase to decommissioning. Maintains legible, accurate and complete documentation for all maintenance work. Responsible for the general maintenance and repair of assigned blood center equipment. Performs repairs, preventive maintenance and installation of equipment. Orders spare or replacement parts for equipment. Recommends repair or replacement to Department Director. Ships equipment back to vendors for repair if necessary. Assists in Installation Qualification portion of validation projects as assigned. Ensures equipment electrical safety standards are met on an annual basis for donor service, laboratory services, hospital services and Clinical services equipment. Works with Manager, Quality and Regulartory Affairs to set up routine maintenance schedules for newly acquired equipment. Works with Manager, Quality and Regulartory Affairs to write procedures and develop consistent reporting format. Schedules calibration services for calibration equipment used at RIBC. Schedules vendor calibrations and organizes equipment to optimize the calibration service time. Maintains copies of all equipment operator manuals and calibration certificates. Follow the policies of the Rhode Island Blood Center. Maintaining professional ethics concerning confidentiality of donor information. Assist in procedure writing or validation for newly acquired equipment.

Qualifications Education:

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field. Significant experience in a related field in lieu of educational requirements will be taken into consideration.

Qualifications:

Prior experience in a GMP environment Must be able to lift and or move up to 55 pound weights used for equipment calibration Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Data entry skills required The proposed hourly rate for this positions is $27.66 - $31.11 per hour. Overview Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.