Medical Equipment Technician Jobs in Illinois

Medical equipment technician jobs in Illinois are consistently active, concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and medical device distribution across the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford, and Peoria. Major employers with lasting Illinois footprints include Advocate Health, Rush University Medical Center, and Baxter International, all of which maintain ongoing need for technicians at entry, mid-career, and senior levels. The most in-demand specialties are biomedical equipment repair, imaging equipment maintenance, and sterile processing technology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerLincare
Top cityElmhurst, IL
Cities hiring12
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Agiliti
DOD SkillBridge Medical Equipment Technician Internship
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DOD SkillBridge Medical Equipment Technician Internship
Agiliti
Downers Grove, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
$15.15 - $38.43/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Agiliti
Medical Equipment Service and Delivery Driver
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Medical Equipment Service and Delivery Driver
Agiliti
Downers Grove, Illinois
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$17.35 - $26.72/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Oswald's Pharmacy
Medical Equipment Delivery & Service Technician
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Medical Equipment Delivery & Service Technician
Oswald's Pharmacy
Naperville, Illinois
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
$19 - $23/hr
On-Site

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Simon Hegele
Medical Equipment Installer
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Medical Equipment Installer
Simon Hegele
Wood Dale, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$55k - $65k/yr
1,001-5,000

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AdaptHealth
Medical Equipment Delivery Driver
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Medical Equipment Delivery Driver
AdaptHealth
Elmhurst, Illinois
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$21 - $25/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Medical Equipment Technician Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Elmhurst
2 jobs
Downers Grove
2 jobs
Ottawa
1 job
Glenview
1 job
Wood Dale
1 job
Naperville
1 job
Oak Forest
1 job
Rock Falls
1 job
Bensenville
1 job

Medical Equipment Technician Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Lincare
Lincare5 open roles
Agiliti
Agiliti2 open roles
AdaptHealth
AdaptHealth2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical equipment technician jobs across Illinois.

  • CBET or CRES certification from AAMI preferred or required by most Illinois employers
  • Associate degree or higher in biomedical technology, electronics, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience servicing patient monitoring, infusion, or imaging equipment
  • Valid Illinois driver's license for field service and multi-site technician roles
  • Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and equipment service manuals
  • Familiarity with Joint Commission compliance standards and hospital safety protocols

Medical Equipment Technician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical equipment technician in Illinois?

The most direct path is completing an associate degree in biomedical equipment technology or electronics technology, then pursuing the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for most biomedical technician roles, but AAMI certification is widely treated as a hiring standard by Illinois hospital systems and healthcare networks. Community colleges across the Chicago area and downstate Illinois offer qualifying programs.

Which companies hire medical equipment technicians in Illinois?

Employers hiring medical equipment technicians in Illinois right now include Lincare, Agiliti, and AdaptHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's density of large integrated health systems and medical device manufacturers means consistent demand across both clinical and field service roles.

Which Illinois cities have the most medical equipment technician jobs?

Elmhurst, Downers Grove, and Ottawa account for the largest share of medical equipment technician openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of postings given its concentration of major hospital networks, academic medical centers, and medical device company offices, while Rockford and Peoria generate steady demand through their regional health systems and manufacturing facilities that require on-site biomedical support.

Are there remote medical equipment technician jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of medical equipment technician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work. The portions most suited to remote arrangements are technical documentation, equipment scheduling coordination, and vendor relations roles rather than direct repair and maintenance positions.

How can I get hired as a medical equipment technician in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to biomedical equipment technician apprentice or equipment services associate roles at large Illinois health systems such as Advocate Health or OSF HealthCare, which hire candidates with an electronics or biomedical associate degree even without field experience. Lateral moves from sterile processing technician, surgical technologist, or IT hardware support roles are a recognized route in Illinois hiring. Completing the AAMI CBET examination, even before working a first biomedical job, gives candidates a meaningful edge over other applicants without direct experience.

Where can I find and apply to medical equipment technician jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to medical equipment technician jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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