Business Process Consultant III Preventative Maintenance (PM)

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 Business Process Consultant III Preventative Maintenance (PM) uses traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems regarding the design, development, and safety testing of high-grade 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.

Responsibilities

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems.
• Ensure that the biomedical equipment is in compliance with Federal, State, and/or applicable regulatory requirements; implement quality control standards and maintain budget and vendor relationships.
• Schedule preventative maintenance per manufacturer recommendations or approved maintenance program.
• 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 outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Perform complex technical inspections of new, used, or reconditioned military medical equipment.
• Identify worn or failing components. Recommend new equipment and testing procedures.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
• Assist, manage, and monitor third-party repairs (where applicable).
• Understand and comply with Basic Joint Commission (TJC) / CMS, NFPA99 (as applicable to equipment type), and other applicable standards and regulations.
• Determine and verify associated support items of equipment in order to perform scheduled services and maintenance repairs and calibration; supply support and provisioning requirements; and training requirements.
• Monitor sustainment support.
• Provide technical expertise and participate in the development of performance specifications for medical equipment systems and maintenance regulatory policies. Review regulatory documentation, write and assist with writing policy to set standards.
• Identify elements and requirements for improving the maintenance posture of medical equipment.
• Responsible for the development, review, and execution of the maintenance support plans and sustainment strategies.
• Monitor equipment data collection apparatus and subjects during tests and evaluations.
• 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.
• Prepare necessary support documentation and purchase requisitions.
• Prepare and maintain special or periodic reports, records, documents, and correspondence.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned or required.
• Travel as needed (estimated 25%).

Requirements

• A.A.S in Medical Equipment Technology or more advanced degree in a related field or AAMI Certification (CBET), and/or graduate of DoD Medical Equipment Repairers Course. A.A.S degree preferred; however, eight or more (8+) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Five (5+) or more years of directly related experience in biomedical equipment repair, installation, maintenance, calibration, and inspection.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Skills

• Experience performing biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, and maintenance cycles on Military Medical Equipment including but not limited to Radiographic Units, Scales, Analyzers, Centrifuges, Vital signs monitors, Infusion pumps, Defibrillators/AEDs, Exam room diagnostic equipment, Portable suction units, EKG machines, Dental Delivery Units, Ophthalmoscopes, and other various equipment.
• Experience performing complex technical inspections of new, used, or reconditioned Army medical equipment; including experience with medical equipment overhaul.
• Proven technical writing skills.
• Military experience desired.
• Experience working alone, scheduling work, and/or self-monitoring technical work is desired.

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

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.