Biomedical Equipment Technician

The Biomedical Equipment Technician provides maintenance services on all medical equipment regardless of SRAN or location to include receipt, preventive maintenance, repair, calibration, inventory control and approved modification. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Receives medical equipment. Inspects and documents equipment identification data for Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) entry. Utilizes specific testing equipment to ensure proper operational characteristics are maintained. Labels equipment with appropriate numerical tags. Enters all pertinent documentation information into the DMLSS system.
• Performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment. Adheres to specific manufacturer guidelines for testing when applicable. Utilizes various pieces of diagnostic test equipment to ensure proper operational and safety requirements are maintained. Documents testing procedure results on Work Order.
• Calibrates medical equipment. Follows manufacturer calibration procedures. Employs required test and measurement equipment to ensure equipment is functioning within required parameters. Records test results on Work Order.
• Repairs medical equipment. Analyzes and troubleshoots equipment malfunctions utilizing electronic schematics, diagnostic testing equipment and manufacturer's technical literature. Identifies faulty circuits, systems and parts.
• Orders, receives and replaces faulty components in order to return medical equipment to full operating potential.
• Prepares and completes all required documentation including Work Orders, historic documentation and required correspondence. Enters required informational data into the DMLSS system and files corresponding documentation in historical folder.
• Operates and updates Medical Equipment Maintenance Technical Library. Ensures that a copy of technical literature is included in the library for all equipment on which maintenance is performed.
• Inspects all maintenance actions, to include repairs, preventive maintenance, calibrations and modifications for completeness as part of ISO 9001 Quality Control Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in normal office and maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Must have outstanding customer service and organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at an advanced level.
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office to include as a minimum Power Point, Excel and Word programs.
• Knowledge of physiology, electronics, mechanical systems, optics, hydraulics, pneumatics and radiation principles as applicable to biomedical equipment support systems; use and interpretation of national safety and accreditation standards, schematics and wiring diagrams; equipment systems application in medicine and medical safety practices is mandatory.
• Applicants will have to be able to pass appropriate security checks to qualify for a Common Access Card.
• Applicants must be able to obtain access for the non-classified computer systems required for the performance of their duties.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of field experience in performing initial inspections, calibrations, diagnostics, general maintenance and repair of medical equipment within Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidance required.
• Must have graduated from an accredited civilian biomedical maintenance course.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly desired certifications include CMET-Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician, CRES-Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist and CHTM-Certified Healthcare Technology Manager.
  
  

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