Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Specialist

Cherokee Federal•CA, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Specialist Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs biomedical and clinical equipment to ensure safe, compliant, mission-ready patient care operations. Supports medical readiness through preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, inspections, documentation, and lifecycle sustainment planning across clinics, hospitals, and fielded medical environments.

Requirements

Completion of BMET training and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience in biomedical electronics, clinical equipment maintenance, or electronics technology.
Demonstrated experience performing preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance on a wide range of medical devices within clinical or operational environments.
Working knowledge of medical equipment safety practices, documentation standards, and regulated maintenance programs.
Strong troubleshooting skills involving electronics, electro-mechanical systems, and clinical device workflows.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate written documentation and maintenance status reports.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
Completion of a DoD BMET training program
Experience supporting DoD or federal healthcare environments, including Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), DHA, Army medical units, and shipboard or expeditionary medical operations.
Experience with dental equipment installation and servicing and/or imaging and connected-care devices, such as point-of-care ultrasound and endoscopy video systems.
Familiarity with accreditation readiness activities and compliance audits, including Joint Commission and AAAHC standards.
Prior supervisory or lead technician experience, including mentoring and training junior personnel.
Relevant certifications or apprenticeships, such as Electromedical Equipment Repairer, Electronics Tester, or Dental Equipment Installer/Servicer certifications

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration, and electrical safety testing in accordance with OEM specifications and applicable standards.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete corrective maintenance; verify performance and return equipment to service.
Document all maintenance actions within applicable maintenance and logistics systems, ensuring accuracy of work orders, parts usage, and equipment history records.
Coordinate with clinical staff to minimize equipment downtime and maintain continuity of patient care.
Evaluate and execute actions related to recalls, hazard alerts, Medical Materiel Quality Control Messages, field change orders, and health device alerts (e.g., FDA/ECRI notices).
Support equipment lifecycle management activities, including replacement recommendations, sustainment planning, and end-of-life disposition in accordance with established policies.
Provide technical guidance to junior BMET personnel and support maintenance shop workflow management, as assigned.
Utilize maintenance and logistics platforms such as DMLSS, JMAR, GCSS-A, LMP, and TEWLS.
Monitor and respond to safety and alert notifications from sources including ECRI and FDA notices.
Use KPI/LMI dashboards and reporting tools to support sustainment performance management and operational readiness.
Perform work within clinical environments, maintenance shops, and occasional warehouse or field settings.
Lift and carry standard test equipment and medical devices; use hand tools; and perform tasks requiring bending, standing, and working in confined spaces, as necessary.
Travel locally between supported facilities and occasionally travel for field support activities or OEM coordination, as required.
Provide on-call and after-hours support based on mission or operational requirements.
Prepare maintenance status reports, trend analyses, and failure analyses to support leadership decision-making and readiness reporting.
Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, risk management, and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission and AAAHC standards, as applicable.
Coordinate vendor and OEM service support when repairs exceed in-house capabilities; validate completed vendor work and ensure proper documentation closeout.
Support medical device integration readiness efforts, including inventory validation, compatibility assessments, cybersecurity coordination, and connectivity planning for enterprise EHR environments such as MHS GENESIS.
Maintain accountability of tools, test equipment, and bench stock; ensure all test equipment calibration requirements remain current.
Perform other related duties as assigned.