Biomedical Equipment technician

Bestica•Dayton, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bestica is hiring a Biomedical Equipment Technician to provide their services at Wright Patterson Air Force Base located in Dayton, OH. This role supports the 711th Human Performance Wing Commander’s Support Staff (711 HPW/CSS) Medical Readiness, which is responsible for the management and oversight of medical equipment, including procurement, maintenance, and accountability. The position also involves managing line programs such as tool control and Foreign Object Damage (FOD).

Requirements

Associate’s degree in biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering.
At least two years of biomedical equipment technician experience, including demonstrated experience in all tasks in PWS 1.2.
Demonstrated experience in the application of electronic principles to diagnose functional operation failures, component-level troubleshooting, and system configuration management.
Demonstrated experience in applying a wide range of specialized methods, principles, and techniques of electronics and complex medical system failures, recovery of systems, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to include hardware and software components.
Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with including, but not limited to, the DoD/DoW, The Joint Commission, AAAHC, CAP, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and FDA regulations, procedures, and practices as it applies to biomedical equipment.
Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions for different purposes.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and resolving technical and performance issues for highly complex electronic systems.
Demonstrated experience in signal tracing and inter-system logic analysis across integrated electronic platforms.
Demonstrated proficiency in professional oral and written communication including interpersonal skills necessary to represent the organization professionally and maintain collaborative working relationships.
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license to obtain authorization to operate a Government vehicle to service medical equipment in other buildings.
Provide steel/composite toed boots, ensuring they meet or exceed ANSI/ISEA standards.
Possess the physical stamina and strength required to handle items up to 51 pounds frequently and heavier loads occasionally, ensuring all movement of equipment adheres to NIOSH lifting equations and safety standards.
Ability to pass a color vision test.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Cloud based suite of productivity apps, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat programs.
Knowledge and understanding of applicable Air Force and professional standards.
Have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.

Nice To Haves

One year of military medical/military deployment experience.
Experience with the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS).

Responsibilities

Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are performed in compliance with OSHA, DoD, and MTF safety regulations.
Test and calibrate components using manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.
Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment as defined by DAFI, within the Defense medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) system, or as designated by leadership.
Assess and evaluate the condition of in-use medical equipment for maintenance, upgrade, or replace recommendations.
Inspect and test malfunctioning medical and related equipment following manufacturers' specifications, using test and analysis instruments.
Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, and replace defective parts such as motors, transformers, and circuit boards.
Perform preventive maintenance or service such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting medical and simulation equipment in accordance with OEM specifications.
Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical and simulation equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition in accordance with regulations.
Study technical manuals and attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge and technical proficiency.
Provide training to medical staff by explaining and demonstrating correct operation and operator preventive maintenance of medical equipment.
Safely operate a government vehicle when required to service medical equipment in other buildings.
Maintain and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during all maintenance activities involving electrical or mechanical hazards, ensuring they meet or exceed ANSI/ISEA standards.
Conduct a pre-work safety assessment of the repair environment and mitigate any hazards (e.g., clearing debris, ensuring ventilation) prior to beginning maintenance.
Execute Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and utilize specialized electrical safety tools when performing repairs on live or high-voltage circuits.