Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician

CICONIX, LLC•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CICONIX, LLC is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician to support the The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) Research Directorate, Logistics Division in Fort Sam Houston, TX. This role involves evaluating, repairing, installing, maintaining, calibrating, and inspecting a variety of medical research equipment and instrumentation. The technician will conduct inspections of new equipment, ensure research equipment meets specifications, and perform repairs on electronic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical equipment. This includes troubleshooting, identifying issues, and replacing defective components. The position also requires performing scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, documenting all maintenance and repair activities in the designated system of record, and providing technical assistance and training to research staff. The technician will ensure the adequacy of medical research equipment, networking, and LAN integration, and assist with the installation of new devices and services performed by commercial vendors. A key part of the role involves operating a wide variety of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), assisting with modification requirements including software upgrades, and testing/classifying equipment for serviceability. The technician will also input and update information into the DMLSS database system or equivalent, respond to equipment hazard alerts and recalls, and perform inventory assessments.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience, 7 years of experience preferred.
Must be familiar with medical research equipment and independently be able to repair, calibrate, and maintain all equipment, instrumentation, and support systems of moderate complexity used in the research facility.
U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a military Biomedical Equipment Specialist/Technician Course or an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect medical research equipment and instrumentation, including life-support equipment, standalone equipment and/or components.
Conduct inspections of new equipment and ensure research equipment meets the Government’s specifications.
Repair electronic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical and mechanical equipment to include troubleshooting, identifying source of problem(s) and replacement of defective printed circuit board(s), discrete-component(s) or other parts as appropriate.
Perform unscheduled services and assist the Government in determining parts and accessories necessary to perform repair functions.
Document the extent and cost of repairs to assist the Government in maintaining maintenance logs.
Compute power and space requirements for installation of medical equipment and installs units to manufacturer’s specifications.
Prepare and submit medical research equipment reports.
Perform scheduled services (Preventive Maintenance Inspections) of medical research equipment to include visual inspections, electrical safety inspections, calibration, and performance verification.
Assure operational integrity and safety according to manufacturer’s specifications on research equipment and instrumentation.
Document and manage all entries of preventive maintenance inspections, equipment repairs and failures in the designated system of record.
Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
Communicate with research staff to provide technical assistance, operating instruction, training, guidance and application of medical research device/systems.
Ensure adequacy of all medical research equipment, networking and/or Local Area Network (LAN) integration for departments to include compatibility with existing utilities and existing equipment/components.
Set up and install new medical research devices.
Assist with the inspection of services performed on-site by commercial vendors for acceptable work according to the contract and manufacturer’s specifications.
Operate a wide variety of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to include invasive and non-invasive.
Assist with implementing modification requirements for medical research equipment, including software upgrades.
Test and classify medical research equipment in current use and recommend serviceability and disposition.
Accurately be able to condition code medical/research Government owned equipment IAW TB MED 750-1 for further disposition.
Input and update required information into the DMLSS database system or equivalent system.
Respond to equipment hazard alerts, recalls, updates, and incidents.
Provide service recommendations based on manufacturer guidance, personal knowledge skills, and professional judgment to assist with sustainment development and required documentation.
Inspect, install, and perform inventory assessments and preventive maintenance of medical research equipment.