Biomedical Equipment Technician

Amentum; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to ensure the maintenance and compliance of medical equipment. The role involves preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration of devices while maintaining thorough documentation. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, relevant certification, and at least four years of experience in the field, along with necessary technical knowledge. The position requires physical capability, computer skills, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience as a biomedical technician required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on medical equipment.
• Calibrates and documents testing procedures for safety.
• Enters and maintains documentation in the DMLSS system.

Skills

Knowledge of physiology

Electronics

Mechanical systems

Optics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Radiation principles

Diagnostic testing

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification by accredited biomedical agency

Graduate of Army / USAF Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Course

Tools

Windows Operating System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

The Biomedical Equipment Technician provides maintenance services on all medical equipment regardless of SRAN or location to include receipt, preventive maintenance, repair, calibration, inventory control and approved modification. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Receives medical equipment. Inspects and documents equipment identification data for Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) entry. Utilizes specific testing equipment to ensure proper operational characteristics are maintained. Labels equipment with appropriate numerical tags. Enters all pertinent documentation information into the DMLSS system.
• Performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment. Adheres to specific manufacturer guidelines for testing when applicable. Utilizes various pieces of diagnostic test equipment to ensure proper operational and safety requirements are maintained. Documents testing procedure results on Work Order.
• Calibrates medical equipment. Follows manufacturer calibration procedures. Employes required test and measurement equipment to ensure equipment is functioning within required parameters. Records test results on Work Order.
• Repairs medical equipment. Analyzes and troubleshoots equipment malfunctions utilizing electronic schematics, diagnostic testing equipment and manufacturer's technical literature. Identifies faulty circuits, systems and parts.
• Orders, receives and replaces faulty components in order to return medical equipment to full operating potential.
• Prepares and completes all required documentation including Work Orders, historic documentation and required correspondence. Enters required informational data into the DMLSS system and files corresponding documentation in historical folder.
• Operates and updates Medical Equipment Maintenance Technical Library. Ensures that a copy of technical literature is included in the library for all equipment on which maintenance is performed.
• Inspects all maintenance actions, to include repairs, preventive maintenance, calibrations and modifications for completeness as part of ISO 9001 quality control program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in normal office and maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office to include as a minimum Power Point, Excel and Word programs.
• Knowledge of physiology, electronics, mechanical systems, optics, hydraulics, pneumatics and radiation principles as applicable to biomedical equipment support systems; use and interpretation of national safety and accreditation standards, schematics, wiring diagrams and USAF publications regarding medical equipment; equipment systems application in medicine and medical safety practices is mandatory.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years' experience as a biomedical technician required.
• Graduate of Army / USAF Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Course or possession of certification by accredited biomedical agency required.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting / pushing / pulling minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

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Biomedical Technician • Abu Dhabi, AE