Biomedical Equipment Technician

Capital I•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) I supports the VA Biomedical Engineering department at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The role performs operational verification procedures, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on basic medical equipment under supervision. It also supports equipment installation and setup, records management, and compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, VA, and industry requirements to help maintain equipment for patient care.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent military training in biomedical equipment technology; or completion of a Biomedical Equipment Technician or Healthcare Technology Management certificate program.
At least one year of hospital, healthcare, or medical center experience performing medical equipment maintenance.
Experience working in a medical center Biomedical Engineering department, or demonstrated 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, troubleshooting, and repair of medical equipment.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory, accreditation, and industry standards, including FDA regulations, Joint Commission requirements, AAMI standards, and ISO standards.
Familiarity with the setup, operation, and application of biomedical test equipment used to inspect, test, calibrate, and repair medical devices.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and apply technical literature, manufacturer service manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM).
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.

Responsibilities

Perform operational verification procedures, planned maintenance, and repairs on basic medical equipment under supervision.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions using technical manuals and schematics.
Document service actions, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with regulatory requirements and VA policies.
Conduct equipment performance testing and safety inspections to ensure compliance with hospital and industry standards.
Support senior BMETs with installation and setup of new medical devices.
Learn and follow VA and industry safety protocols, standards, and regulations.
Maintain accurate inventory records for test equipment and service tools.
Assist in maintaining medical equipment records and documentation in accordance with VA policies, regulatory requirements, and Biomedical Engineering department procedures.

Benefits

401(k) employer matching.
Vacation PTO 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 AD&D insurance.
Employee-paid voluntary benefits.
Employee development resources.
Health and welfare hourly benefit of $5.42.