Biomedical Equipment Technician III

About the role

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

A Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) uses traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems regarding the design, development, and safety testing of biomedical equipment. They serve as the principal action officer for maintenance-related acquisition support, fielding, and sustainment of medical laboratory equipment, contact patient monitoring systems, and digital imaging/radiographic equipment. May provide leadership and/or supervisory oversight to other BMETs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure biomedical equipment is in compliance with Federal, State, and/or applicable regulatory requirements; implement quality control standards and maintain budget and vendor relationships
• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems
• Use 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)
  • Other systems authorized by the USAMMA M3D
• Assign routine repairs, inspections, and installations to subordinates and observe their performance
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems, and monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors (when applicable)
• Review outcomes of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements
• Perform complex technical inspections of new, used, or reconditioned military medical equipment
• Recommend new equipment and testing procedures
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures
• Understand and comply with Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations
• Determine and verify associated support items of equipment to perform scheduled services and maintenance repairs and calibration; supply support and provisioning requirements; and training requirements
• Manage special operations fielding support and sustainment support
• Provide technical expertise and specific plans in the creation, interpretation, and explanation of operations and maintenance policy
• Identify elements and requirements for improving the maintenance posture of medical equipment
• Responsible for the development, review, and execution of maintenance support plans and sustainment strategies
• Respond to inquiries and answer questions relating to technical and operational applications
• Investigate sources of needed equipment for designated testing and evaluations and evaluate the applicability to the laboratory's needs
• May provide leadership and/or supervisory oversight to other BMETs
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

Requirements

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of policies, practices, procedures, and types of equipment
• Experience as a lead, scheduling work, and/or overseeing and mentoring technical work of others
• Experience performing biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, and maintenance cycles on Military Medical Equipment
• Experience performing complex technical inspections of new, used, or reconditioned Army medical equipment
• Experience with medical equipment overhaul
• Proven technical writing skills

Minimum Qualifications

• A.A.S in Medical Equipment Technology or more advanced degree in related field or AAMI Certification (CBET), and/or graduate of DoD Medical Equipment Repairers Course
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CACardSix
• Six or more years directly related experience
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience desired

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities