Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) III

Capital I • Grand Junction, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) III is a senior-level technician in the VA Biomedical Engineering Department, responsible for maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting the lifecycle of a broad range of medical equipment. The role provides technical leadership, mentorship, and advanced diagnostic support while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

The technician performs equipment inspections, operational verification, planned maintenance, calibration, repairs, troubleshooting, and documentation. The role also supports medical-device installation and lifecycle management, advises clinical staff on proper equipment use, contributes to preventive-maintenance and risk-assessment programs, and leads quality-improvement efforts. Senior-level duties include mentoring junior BMETs, managing complex troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, overseeing equipment rollouts and integrations, coordinating advanced service needs with vendors and regulatory agencies, and contributing to maintenance procedures and capital equipment planning.

The position is based at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, and follows a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule. The listed pay is $36.23 per hour plus a $5.42 hourly health-and-welfare benefit.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in biomedical equipment technology, biomedical engineering technology, electronics, engineering, information technology, or a related technical field; equivalent military training; an applicable HTM/BMET certificate program; or an equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and qualifying experience.
• At least five years of hospital, healthcare, or medical-center experience performing medical-equipment maintenance, including support of a Biomedical Engineering department, clinical engineering operations, or an equivalent healthcare technology management environment.
• Experience within a Biomedical Engineering department in a medical center, or knowledge of VISN, VA Medical Center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and asset-specific software.
• Competency in operational verification, planned maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory, accreditation, and industry standards, including FDA regulations, Joint Commission requirements, AAMI standards, ISO standards, and healthcare technology management best practices.
• Familiarity with the setup, operation, and application of biomedical and electronic test equipment used to inspect, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair medical devices.

Nice To Haves

• CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM certification.
• Experience with high-acuity medical devices such as anesthesia machines, ventilators, and patient monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to networked medical devices.
• Experience with radiation safety and imaging equipment maintenance.
• Project management experience in equipment installations and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational verification, planned maintenance, calibration, safety inspections, and repairs on medical equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and complex failures using technical manuals, schematics, and root-cause analysis.
• Document service actions, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with regulatory requirements and VA policies.
• Ensure medical equipment service and safety comply with applicable Joint Commission, FDA, ISO, AAMI, and industry requirements.
• Provide technical support to clinical staff on the proper use and care of biomedical equipment.
• Support and participate in procurement, installation, setup, and lifecycle management of medical devices.
• Conduct training for BMET I technicians and clinical staff as needed.
• Assist with risk assessments and implementation of preventive-maintenance programs.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior BMETs.
• Oversee projects such as equipment rollouts and system integrations.
• Coordinate advanced service needs with vendors, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and implement biomedical equipment maintenance and regulatory-compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide input on capital equipment planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Lead quality-improvement initiatives to improve service efficiency and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of test equipment and service tools.

Benefits

• 401(k) employer matching.
• PTO vacation eligibility under the federal contract, governed by the Service Contract Act and available after the required continuous service period.
• Sick leave.
• 11 paid federal holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits.
• Employee development resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree