Biomedical Equipment Technician III
About The Position
The Biomedical Equipment Technician 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 work ranging from operational verification, planned maintenance, and repairs to complex diagnostics, root-cause analysis, equipment lifecycle management, and development of maintenance policies and procedures. The role also supports clinical staff, junior technicians, equipment procurement and installation, quality improvement, and capital equipment planning. Occasional travel to off-site clinics may be required. The work schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift.
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 maintaining medical equipment, including experience supporting a Biomedical Engineering department, clinical engineering operations, or an equivalent healthcare technology management environment.
- Experience in a medical center Biomedical Engineering department, or knowledge of VISN, VA Medical Center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
- Proficiency in 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 biomedical and electronic test equipment used for medical-device inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair.
- Ability to lift or move medical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and using hands to handle tools, cables, and small electronic components.
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 with equipment installations and upgrades.
Responsibilities
- Perform operational verification, planned maintenance, calibration, and repairs on medical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions, including complex failures, and develop repair strategies.
- Document service actions, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with regulatory requirements and VA policies.
- Conduct equipment performance testing and safety inspections.
- Support or participate in the installation, setup, procurement, and lifecycle management of medical devices.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, FDA, ISO, and other applicable standards and regulations.
- Provide technical support to clinical staff regarding proper equipment use and care.
- Conduct training for BMET I technicians and clinical staff as needed.
- Assist with risk assessments and preventive maintenance programs.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior BMETs.
- Perform root-cause analysis for high-acuity medical devices.
- Oversee equipment rollout and system integration projects.
- Coordinate advanced service needs with vendors, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.
- Develop and implement 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 for test equipment and service tools.
Benefits
- 401(k) employer matching.
- PTO and vacation eligibility under the Service Contract Act after the required continuous service period.
- Sick leave.
- 11 paid federal holidays.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid AD&D insurance.
- Employee-paid voluntary benefits.
- Employee development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
