Travel Medical Lab Technician
Port Jefferson, NY
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs
$1,596/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Biomedical Technician (BMET) — travel assignment in Port Jefferson, NY. 13-week travel healthcare job supporting two state-of-the-art hospitals on Long Island. Ideal for biomedical equipment technicians and clinical engineering support professionals with hands-on electronics and medical device troubleshooting experience.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,290 – $1,380
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (8-hour day shifts, 40 hours/week)
- Location: Split time between two modern healthcare facilities located in Port Jefferson and Smithtown, NY (approximately 13 miles apart) in Suffolk County, Long Island. Enjoy the vibrant communities and scenic waterfronts these towns offer during your assignment.
- Orientation: All orientation hours are billable
- Role Keywords: Biomedical Technician, BMET, Hospital Lab Tech, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Clinical Engineering, medical device technician, travel biomedical technician jobs
Job Requirements (Qualifications)
- Associate degree in Electronics or completion of Electronic Technical Trade School
- Minimum 1 year of Biomedical Technician or biomedical equipment technician experience
- Ability to read and interpret electronic schematic drawings and technical manuals
- Strong analytical, communication, and troubleshooting skills—experience supporting clinical/medical equipment preferred
- Basic knowledge of electricity and electronics principles and theories
- Familiarity with electronic/electromechanical test equipment and calibration tools
- Proficiency with Windows platforms and Microsoft Office applications for documentation and data entry
- Basic typing, data entry, and accurate record-keeping skills for service logs and maintenance records
- Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, reach, and handle delicate items; able to carry/lift up to 15 lbs
- Excellent verbal and listening skills for collaboration with clinical staff and vendor representatives
Core Responsibilities
- Perform performance testing, repair, calibration, preventive maintenance, and safety testing of medical electronic and electromechanical equipment
- Evaluate, test, and screen medical devices for hazards and functional performance to support patient safety
- Install, wire, uncrate, assemble, and commission new medical devices and systems with attention to manufacturer specifications
- Install manufacturer modifications and upgrades with minimal supervision; maintain device configuration and modification records
- Order repair parts, maintain a technical library, and manage spare parts inventory for clinical equipment
- Inspect and test rental or loaner medical devices for performance and safety prior to clinical use
- Assist in developing and updating safety policies, test procedures, and device efficiency documentation
- Coordinate and conduct in-service training and orientation for clinical staff; assist in orientation of new biomedical employees
- Participate in committees, manufacturer technical service schools, and continuing education to stay current on new technology and testing procedures
- Maintain on-call status as required and assist in weather or life?threatening emergencies as needed
- Address and assist with reasonable accommodations for special needs (age, language, disability) when applicable
Why apply: This travel biomedical technician job offers hands-on experience with a wide range of medical devices across two modern facilities on Long Island. Gain clinical engineering experience, expand your BMET skill set, and enjoy Port Jefferson's waterfront and local amenities during your assignment.
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) for this 13-week travel assignment in Port Jefferson / Smithtown, NY. Submit your resume today and advance your biomedical technician career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Travel
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Port Jefferson, NY
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