Biomedical Equipment Technician

Odyssey; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to support the 711th HPW at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. This contingent role requires ensuring maintenance, calibration, and service of medical equipment in compliance with DoD and safety regulations.

You will test, troubleshoot, and document equipment status in DMLSS, provide training to medical staff, and coordinate preventive maintenance. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Ability to obtain NACI clearance.
• Associate's degree in biomedical equipment technology or engineering.
• Two years of biomedical equipment technician experience with electronics troubleshooting.
• Must comply with OSHA, DoD, and MTF safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and repair activities comply with safety regulations.
• Test and calibrate components using manuals and tools.
• Maintain records in DMLSS and through leadership.
• Assess condition of equipment for maintenance, upgrade, or replacement.
• Inspect and test malfunctioning equipment per specifications.
• Disassemble and replace defective parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM specifications.
• Train medical staff on operation and preventive maintenance.
• Safely operate government vehicle as required.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Maintenance scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering

Tools

DMLSS system

Electrical safety tools

Test equipment manuals

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey is looking for a Biomedical Equipment Technician to support the 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The 711 HPW is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Airman Systems Directorate (RH), the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) and the Human Systems Integration Directorate (HP).

• Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are performed in compliance with OSHA, DoD, and MTF safety regulations.
• Test and calibrate components using manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.
• Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment as defined by DAFI, within the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) system, or as designated by leadership.
• Assess and evaluate the condition of in-use medical equipment for maintenance, upgrade, or replace recommendations.
• Inspect and test malfunctioning medical and related equipment following manufacturers' specifications, using test and analysis instruments.
• Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, and replace defective parts such as motors, transformers, and circuit boards.
• Perform preventive maintenance or service such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting medical and simulation equipment in accordance with OEM specifications.
• Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical and simulation equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition in accordance with regulations.
• Study technical manuals and attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge and technical proficiency.
• Provide training to medical staff by explaining and demonstrating correct operation and operator preventive maintenance of medical equipment.
• Safely operate a government vehicle when required to service medical equipment in other buildings.
• Maintain and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during all maintenance activities involving electrical or mechanical hazards, ensuring they meet or exceed ANSI/ISEA standards.
• Conduct a pre-work safety assessment of the repair environment and mitigate any hazards (e.g., clearing debris, ensuring ventilation) prior to beginning maintenance.
• Execute Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and utilize specialized electrical safety tools when performing repairs on live or high-voltage circuits.
• Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship : Must be a US citizen.

Clearance: Ability to Obtain NACI.

Education: Associate’s degree in biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering.

Years of Experience: Two years of biomedical equipment technician experience, including the application of electronic principles to diagnose functional operation failures, component- level troubleshooting, and system configuration management

Other Requirements