Biomedical Equipment Maintenance & Calibration Specialist

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Albuquerque is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist within the Division of Facilities Management to maintain, repair, calibrate, and manage biomedical equipment that supports safe, reliable patient care.

The position requires readiness for on-call duty, compliance with security and immunization policies, and successful completion of a federal background investigation and E-Verify.

Qualifications

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Selectees must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy. Exemptions may be available in accordance with agency policy.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
• Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation Requirement: Successful completion of a federal background investigation is required as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete all required forms within five (5) calendar days of receiving instructions. Failure to do so may delay processing or result in a determination of unsuitability. Applicants should maintain communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
• Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
• Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Albuquerque is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist within the Division of Facilities Management to maintain, repair, calibrate, and manage biomedical equipment that supports safe, reliable patient care.

The position requires readiness for on-call duty, compliance with security and immunization policies, and successful completion of a federal background investigation and E-Verify.