Biomedical Equipment Technician III

Capital I•Kansas City, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician III is a senior-level technician in the VA Biomedical Engineering Department, responsible for maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and lifecycle support of a broad range of medical equipment. The technician provides technical leadership, mentorship, and advanced diagnostic support while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. The position is based at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The work includes exposure to hospital environments, medical device laboratories, and patient care areas, with frequent interaction with clinical staff, technicians, and regulatory inspectors. Employees may occasionally encounter electrical hazards, radiation, high-voltage equipment, chemicals, and loud equipment operation; noise levels are typically moderate.

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 experience supporting 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 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 the setup, operation, and application of biomedical and electronic test equipment used for inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of medical devices.
Frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; regularly lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; frequently use hands to handle tools, wires, and small components.
Close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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

Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair a broad range of medical equipment.
Provide lifecycle support for medical equipment.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and advanced diagnostic support.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Perform operational verification, planned maintenance, and repair services on medical equipment.

Benefits

401(k) employer matching.
Paid time off, including vacation eligibility under the federal contract as governed by the Service Contract Act after the required continuous service period is met.
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.
$5.42 per hour health and welfare benefit.