Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)- Level II

This position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid and is located at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA.

About the Role

The Biomedical Equipment Technician II performs operational and safety testing, maintenance, and repairs on patient care equipment. Responsibilities include technical inspections of new, used, or reconditioned medical equipment, repair of damaged medical equipment, and overhaul of medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical inspections of new, used, or reconditioned medical equipment.
• Perform maintenance actions, including repairs, calibrations, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS), and overhauls of medical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with military and federal regulations regarding biomedical equipment safety and performance standards.
• Utilize authorized Army Automation Systems, including but not limited to: Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS), Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced (SAMS-E), Theater Enterprise-Wide Logistics System (TEWLS), Global Combat Support System (GCSS).
• Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors for technical support and equipment updates.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance actions in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Assist in risk assessment and implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Support inventory management and tracking of biomedical equipment.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new biomedical equipment.
• Assist in logistics planning and equipment deployment in support of operational readiness.
• Travel 25-50% based on client needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of the Department of Defense (DoD) Medical Equipment Repairers Course or certified through the International Certification Commission (CBET) or have at least earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Equipment Technology.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a BMET.
• Knowledge of maintenance actions: technical inspections, repair, calibrations/PMCS, and overhaul of medical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Teams).
• Experience with CMMS and other asset-specific software.
• Proficiency in DoD-specific medical logistics and maintenance systems (DMLSS, SAMS-E, TEWLS, GCSS).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Must be able to pass client background screening for security clearance.
• Must provide documentation of eligibility to legally work in the United States without an employer-sponsored visa.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain prior to start date, acceptable identification for federal facility access (e.g., REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID, U.S. passport). ID must remain valid for the duration of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Preferred qualifications: Experience with the Department of Defense, AAMI certification.

Work Environment

The work environment may include exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and risk of radiation. Regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and frequently exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to climb or balance, taste, or smell.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, talk, or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include color vision.

Pay

$30.43/hour + $5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) hourly benefit.

Benefits

• 401K Employer Matching
• PTO: Vacation eligibility under this federal contract is governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA) and becomes available once the required continuous service period is met
• Sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits
• Employee development resources