Biomedical Equipment Technology (BMET) Curriculum Consultant

Description

Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technology (BMET) Curriculum Consultant

Location: Remote / Occasional On-Site (West Palm Beach & Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Position Type: Contract / Project-Based

Position Summary

HCI College (Fort Lauderdale, FL) is developing a new Biomedical Equipment Technology diploma program and is seeking an experienced BMET practitioner — ideally CBET-certified — to serve as a curriculum consultant and subject matter expert. You will shape the program from the ground up, working alongside instructional designers with real clinical and field experience guiding every module.

• Curriculum Development: Design a 10-month Diploma and a 24-month Associate of Science (AS) curriculum, including course descriptions, student learning outcomes (SLOs), and clock-to-credit hour mappings.
• Equipment Strategy: Provide a comprehensive "Master Equipment List" for a modest yet high-quality lab, including diagnostic tools (Safety Analyzers, Patient Simulators) and medical assets (IV Pumps, Defibrillators, Patient Monitors).
• Accreditation Alignment: Ensure the program structure meets ACCSC standards and aligns with the ABET (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission) criteria for future programmatic accreditation.
• Industry Certification Mapping: Integrate content specifically designed to prepare students for the CABT (Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology) and CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) exams.
• Advisory Board Support: Assist in identifying and recruiting local South Florida healthcare leaders for the Program Advisory Committee (PAC).

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years hands-on BMET or HTM experience (hospital, ISO, or OEM background all valid)
• Familiarity with Florida hospital systems or South Florida market preferred
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or precepting other biomeds (formal or informal)
• CBET, CHTM, or equivalent certification preferred but not required