Biomedical Equipment Technician BMET

French Consulting; Beck Row, Feltwell, Brandon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A military-friendly consulting firm is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to provide operations support at various locations in the UK. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in medical equipment maintenance, must possess a valid driver's license, and have relevant certifications such as BLS. This full-time role offers opportunities to work in diverse and potentially hazardous environments to ensure medical equipment is operational and safe for use.

Benefits

Military Friendly Employer

Equal Opportunity Workplace

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hospital or healthcare medical equipment maintenance.
• Public Health clearance required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repair, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment in healthcare.
• Inspect and install medical equipment for use.
• Prepare work orders for equipment repair.

Skills

Medical equipment maintenance

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or higher in electronics or biomedical technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

We are looking for individuals who want to join our Team at Air Force Base Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell, England.

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Job Opening

• Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Location: Primary Place of Performance: Lakenheath, Mildenhall, Feltwell, UK
• Start Date: Immediately
• Job-Type: Full Time (40 Hours/week)

Summary

Serve as a biomedical equipment technician providing operations support at the Medical Equipment Repair Section.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher, or equivalent (e.g., military training), as an electronics technician and/or Biomedical Equipment Technician.
• Language Requirement: read, understand, speak and write English
• Minimum of three (3) years hospital/healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance.
• Office skills: working knowledge of computers, specifically the internet, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Windows operating system.
• Evidence of training, certifications, experience, and other qualifications for each biomedical engineering technician performing services under this contract. Evidence must include a list of types of equipment on which contracted personnel have experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Public Health clearance is required; contractor shall submit immunization records and physical health certification with the proposal.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross shall be obtained prior to the contract start date.
• Work Environment/Physical Requirements: may be required to work in hazardous environments with potential hazards including electrical shock, burns, gas fumes, radiation exposure, and biological contamination; potential nosocomial infections in clinics, isolation areas, operating rooms, wards, or with potentially contaminated medical equipment.
• Physical Requirements: on-site work requiring standing, bending, and working in cramped and awkward positions; ability to lift up to 60 pounds; ability to handle hazardous materials and wear protective clothing as needed.

Additional Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required to drive Government motor vehicles to service medical equipment located in other buildings at Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, local, and professional standards and regulatory requirements related to biomedical equipment and Environment of Care (EOC).
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) or Veterans Administration Biomedical Equipment Technician is desirable.

The Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Repair, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment used in the healthcare field with minimal supervision.
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to facility medical equipment maintenance.
• Inspect and install medical equipment for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers.
• Perform maintenance, testing, repair, and operation duties in accordance with OEM literature and guidance.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance procedures.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment for proper function.
• Prepare work orders for equipment repair.
• Setup and installation of assigned medical equipment throughout the organization.
• Evaluate new pieces of electronic medical equipment.
• Perform bench work on mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and related equipment as necessary.
• Keep records of maintenance, repair, and updates of equipment.

For more information, go to our website. Upload your resume directly at the provided career page. French Consulting has been designated a Military Friendly Employer!

Equal Opportunity Notice: French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.