Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)- Level II

About the Role

The Biomedical Equipment Technician II performs operational and safety testing, maintenance, and repairs on patient care equipment at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA. This position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

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 Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS), Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced (SAMS-E), Theater Enterprise-Wide Logistics System (TEWLS), and 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 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Equipment Technology.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a BMET.
• Proficiency in maintenance actions: technical inspections, repair, calibrations/PMCS, and overhaul of medical equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Teams).
• Proficiency in 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 pass client background screening for security clearance.
• Must provide documentation of eligibility to legally work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa.
• Must possess or be able to obtain acceptable identification for federal facility access (e.g., REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/ID, U.S. passport, or other approved federal identification). 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 and AAMI certification.

Pay

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

Work Environment

The work environment may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and risk of radiation. Regular exposure to risk of electrical shock and frequently 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.

Benefits

• 401K Employer Matching
• PTO (Vacation eligibility governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA) after meeting the required continuous service period)
• 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