Biomedical Engineering Support Specialist III

Aretum•Des Moines, IA

6d•$45,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Veterans Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aretum, provides professional services and mission-focused solutions for government customers. The Biomedical Engineering Support Specialist III provides advanced biomedical engineering support to healthcare facilities, helping ensure medical equipment is safe, functional, and compliant with healthcare regulations. The role includes troubleshooting complex medical devices, preventive maintenance, and training healthcare staff in proper equipment use and safety practices. Travel to client locations is required and may vary based on project needs. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements.

Requirements

At least five years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance.
Associate degree or higher in an applied science, or equivalent military training.
Demonstrated competency in operational verification procedures, planned maintenance, and repair service for various types of medical equipment.
Understanding of regulatory agency requirements, industry regulatory requirements, and International Standard Organization standards.
Familiarity with the setup and application of test equipment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on agency background investigation requirements.
Travel to client locations is required; frequency may vary based on project needs.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming and periodic inspections of new and current medical equipment or devices.
Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure equipment conforms to manufacturer literature for components, parts, and performance.
Install, calibrate, and test medical equipment or devices in accordance with manufacturer literature, installation certifications, and/or biomedical engineering department authorization.
Perform inventory and asset management of medical equipment and document according to VA processes and procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance checks.
Troubleshoot equipment or device malfunctions to identify the source or cause of defects or malfunctions.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Document work using the VA electronic system according to VA standards.