Biomedical Engineer (POD)- Journeyman 49-08-3101Fort Detrick, MarylandPosition SummaryRBCI is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician/Specialist (BMET/S) to support our DoD customer. Will be supporting the advanced development and fielding of military medical equipment, as well as participating in programs which oversee lifecycle maintenance and implementation. This position supports the Fort Detrick, MD location (Contractor office within 10 miles of Fort Detrick). This position is hybrid.
(Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply)
Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport evaluation of Biomedical Equipment (POD)
- Analyze medical equipment using maintenance data, usage and life cycle data, technology standards.
- Provide input and written reports, evaluations and recommendations fixed facility hospitals on their standard of care.
- Familiarity and experience with pharmacy equipment including medical cabinets, pill dispensers, medication dispensing systems, unit dose packing system.
- Ensure that the biomedical equipment is in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality control standards.
- Create and evaluate Systems Requirements Documents (SRD's) for purchase criteria within each Request for Offer package (RFO)
- Evaluate RFO packages conducting down selections for equipment purchases through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- Assist with design, help develop and provide safety testing, repair, and maintenance of biomedical equipment.
Support PMO operations
- Participate and actively engage on Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and Working Groups (WG) as a Chartered Member and serve as the technical expert by providing expert advice.
- Prepare and deliver documents ranging from technical reviews to acquisition documentation.
- Conduct market analysis to include available products and industries, gain an understanding of product market survivability and viability as a crucial component for the execution of force-wide fielding.
- Review test plans, and results and reports from clinical studies and other testing, to include the review of the final study reports at the end of each phase of a clinical study, and/or lab results from testing facilities.
- Assist the PdM's in review of regular Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycles, spend plans, cost estimating and other cost analysis requirements.
- Monitor, track and report on program cost, schedule and performance.
Pharmacy equipment supportAutomated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs)- Omnicell
- BD Pyxis
- ScriptPro
Pharmacy Automation- ScriptPro robotic systems
- Parata systems
- Packaging and unit-dose automation equipment
- Carousel inventory systems
IV Compounding Equipment- BD Cato
- Omnicell IVX
- DoseEdge environments
- Sterile compounding support systems
Medication Refrigeration- Vaccine refrigerators/freezers
- Blood bank refrigerators (often supported by BMETs)
- Temperature monitoring systems
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in related field with 4 years related experience; or a minimum of 7 years related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain NACI (background investigation) clearance.
- Seven (7) years of experience with medical product development, DoD T&E requirements, and regulatory approval processes
- Knowledge with AIMS, DMLSS, Defense Medical Logistics Enterprise (DML-ES), Maximo, TMS is preferred.
- The ability to travel to fixed facility hospitals is possible (potential for 2-8 trips annually)
- Prepare and deliver documents ranging from technical reviews to acquisition documentation.
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.
NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
