Medical Equipment Support

Provide project support services to successfully conduct clinical and facilities technical support assistance in support of Defense Health Agency – Facilities Enterprise located at Ft. Detrick, MD.

Duties:

• Perform services as part of the project delivery team (PDT). Actively participate during the construction and the initial outfitting and transition phases of the project as specifically related to medical / medical research equipment.
• Inspect, install, test, evaluate, and calibrate to manufacturers' specifications a wide variety of biomedical equipment used in patient diagnosis, treatment, or medical research studies to ensure that it meets biomedical equipment standards and government specifications. As required, performs minor assembly and technical/electrical safety inspections on new or relocated medical equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to personnel receiving new equipment to determine the condition of the items received and if the order is complete. Works with equipment vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Must be able to perform complex testing to obtain and analyze data that requires judgment to interpret, evaluate and produce proper results. Applies knowledge of engineering and medical principles associated in the Bio-medical equipment field.
• Draft procedures for operation and maintenance of equipment. Prepare instructional material and assist with training in the procedures, techniques and methods of operating, testing, and calibrating medical / medical research systems for facility personnel.
• Coordination with representatives of the DHA, supported medical treatment / research facility, and
• commercial manufacturers or suppliers to assist with the acquisition, technical inspection, installation, calibration, and proper documentation of medical / medical research equipment.
• Coordinate with and assist the DHA Equipment Planner (or designated representative) and facilities
• equipment personnel with these duties and tasks related to equipment from all Logistics Categories (A, B, C, D, E and F) for the assigned project(s).
• Assist the PDT in evaluating new medical / medical research equipment/systems for serviceability, life expectancy, safety, and appropriate use.
• Assist the DHA-FE Equipment Planner (or designated representative) with equipment planning reviews. Assist the DHA-FE Equipment Planner (or designated representative) with developing equipment reuse/relocation, turn-in and acquisition plans.
• Assist with coordinating the equipment acquisition and installation schedule within the overall integrated project schedule, considering such factors as: 1) procurement lead times, 2) construction constraints (e.g. when utilities will be available), 3) commissioning requirements, 4) when required, laboratory certification requirements and timelines, and 5) transition schedules.
• Provide technical advice and consultation for staff on new equipment, the design of new systems, and modification of systems to meet special needs and to meet government specifications.
• Coordinate with the facilities logistics staff (or Initial Outfitting and Transition contractor) to assist with the ordering, receipt, storage, and final movement of equipment into the new facility.
• Coordinate with multiple PDT members on the scheduling, location, and installation of designated
• equipment to assist in ensuring that equipment procurement and installation does not negatively affect construction phasing/schedules and movement schedules.
• Coordinates with Project O&M database clerk to assist with the entry of data, PM requirements and associated documentation.

Required -

• Associate degree or higher with five (5) years of experience in similar scope required
• Knowledge of medical equipment manufacturing and maintenance
• Experience with Mega projects or projects over $2M

Preferred -

• Biomedical Technician Certification preferred
• Experience with Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) and Global Combat Support
• System – Army (GCSS-Army) preferred
• Three (3) years’ experience with military medical healthcare facilities preferred