DescriptionJob TitleBiomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) - Level II
LocationJoint Base Lewis-McChord
Tacoma, WA
DescriptionPlease note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.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.
Essential Duties and 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- Willingness and ability to travel 25-50% based on client needs
Work ScheduleQualifications- As a minimum, BMET's shall be a 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 two (2) years of experience as a BMET.
- Must possess knowledge maintenance actions: technical inspections, repair, calibrations/PMCS, and overhaul of medical equipment.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- Good communication and time management skills.
- 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.
- Candidates must possess, or be able to obtain prior to start date, acceptable identification for federal facility access, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID, U.S. passport, or other approved federal identification document. ID must remain valid for the duration of employment.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Experience with the Department of Defense, preferred.
Salary- $47.40/hour + $5.09 H&W (Health and welfare) hourly benefit
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work environment conditions may occasionally 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 work environment noise level is usually moderate.
- Willingness and ability to travel 25-50% as needed.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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 under this federal contract is governed by the Service Contract Act 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
