Biomedical Engineering Support Specialist III

Aretum

Rapid City (SD)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 68,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a Biomedical Engineering Support Specialist III to deliver advanced biomedical engineering support for healthcare facilities, ensuring equipment safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance. You will troubleshoot complex devices, perform preventive maintenance, and train staff on proper use and safety practices.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and a commitment to patient outcomes through high-quality engineering support.

Qualifications

Five years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment.
Associate degree or higher in applied science or equivalent training.
Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming and periodic inspections of medical equipment.
Install, calibrate and test equipment per manufacturer specifications.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot device malfunctions.
Document activities in VA system per VA standards.
Maintain inventory and asset records according to VA processes.

Skills

Medical equipment maintenance

Operational verification procedures

Planned maintenance

Regulatory knowledge

Test equipment setup

Education

Associate degree or higher in applied science or equivalent training

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

About Aretum

Public Trust Eligibility Required

Salary: $55,000 - $68,000

About Aretum

Job Summary

Aretum is searching for a talented Biomedical Engineering Support Specialist III to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will provide advanced biomedical engineering support to healthcare facilities, ensuring all medical equipment is safe, functional, and compliant with healthcare regulations. You will be responsible for troubleshooting complex medical devices, conducting preventive maintenance, and providing training to staff on proper equipment use and safety practices. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a deep understanding of medical technology and regulations in the healthcare industry. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through high-quality engineering support and has a commitment to excellence in service delivery. We value diversity and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with military experience, to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming inspection and periodic inspection on both new and current medical equipment or devices
Perform quality assurance check to assure that equipment conforms to manufacturer literature for components, parts, and performance
Install, Calibrate and Test medical equipment or devices in accordance with manufacturer’s literature, certification to perform installation actions, and/or biomedical engineering department authorization to perform installation
Perform Inventory and Asset Management of medical equipment and document according to VA process and procedures
Perform preventive maintenance checks
Perform troubleshooting of equipment or device malfunction to determine source or cause of defect or malfunction
Perform scheduled and/or unscheduled maintenance
Document using VA’s electronic system according to the VA standards

Requirements

A minimum of five years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance
Associate degree or higher in an applied science or equivalent military training
Demonstrated competency to perform operational verification procedures, planned maintenance, and repair service on various types of medical equipment
Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards
Familiarity with the setup and application of test equipment

Travel Requirements

Travel to client locations is required for this position and may vary based on project needs.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available.

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