Biomedical Equipment Technician II (WRAIR)

Overview

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 experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

We are hiring a Biomedical Equipment Technician to support the WRAIR LOG contract in Silver Spring, Maryland. 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

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for leading and coordinating Regulated maintenance activities within Equipment Maintenance Branch (EMB), WRAIR LOG to ensure maintenance documentation for laboratory instrumentation is qualified to comply with regulatory requirements. This person will be responsible for tracking equipment used in all Regulated (once referred to only as GLP) studies, development and recommendation of maintenance intervals, coordination of due dates, maintenance procedures, as well as management of related maintenance documentation. In addition, this person will be responsible for tracking the submission and completion of work request submitted to EMB for the repair of malfunctioning laboratory equipment necessary to maintain critical workflow in support of Regulated Studies.
• Scheduling Services. Responsible for coordinating routine and unscheduled maintenance services on a variety of complex laboratory instrumentation. This task involves coordination through the equipment user or laboratory supervisor to ensure the availability of equipment and possible decontamination of equipment prior to the service being performed. For services performed by personnel outside of internal maintenance personnel, arrangements must be made with approved qualified personnel to have the service performed.
• Hand Receipt Management. Provide as needed assistance in tracking and management of nonexpendable equipment used in Regulated studies. This includes maintaining accurate hand receipt documentation, interfacing with the equipment custodian or the Study Director and updating hand receipt information in DMLSS.
• Purchase Request Submission. Assist internal customers with technical assistance in researching vendors and sources for medical device/medical device system equipment and service-related purchase requests to meet critical timelines and suspense's.
• Document Review. Review and facilitate all Regulated equipment maintenance checklist, all modalities of medical device/medical devices systems, (currently 115 Preventive maintenance and Calibration Service checklist on file) and SOP's requiring EMD actions and/or signatures. Ensure all documentation requirements are maintained and uploaded into DMLSS equipment record. Assist customers and QARCO staff in preparing documentation for validation procedures IAW the SOP.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively with the COTR, both orally and in writing, and follow directions in detail with minimal supervision.
• The qualified candidate will also be required to review and provide input to all WRAIRs SOPs, forms, and protocols that involve Regulated equipment or its maintenance.
• The qualified candidate will be required to attend meetings, focus groups, and workgroups that pertain to regulated equipment and studies and provide input to ensure valid outcomes as well as reports to management when requested. If updates or changes are required, it will be presented to BMET staff for implementation. Bi-weekly at CEB shop meeting.
• The qualified candidate will be required to track validation protocols and change controls that pertain to equipment records and work requests and query maintenance management system to provide reports as needed.
• May need to work additional hours to support taskers or operations orders that may temporarily increase workload.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned or required.
• Some overtime may be required.
  
  

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) experience and knowledge.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum five (5) or more years of related experience.
• To be classified as a Biomedical Equipment Repairer at minimum one of the criteria listed below must apply IAW SB 8-75-11:
• Must be a graduate of the military/ DOD Biomedical Equipment Specialist/Technician course
• Must be a graduate of a Biomedical Equipment Technician course from an accredited college
• Biomedical Engineer with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• The qualified candidate with documented factory training
• 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.
• Possess the ability to pass a NACI background investigation and acquire and maintain a CAC.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military experience desired.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.