Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

medical, dental, disability, and life

tuition reimbursement

paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) to support our government customer at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. The BMET will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, installation/de-installation, safety/compliance tasks, and documentation in the DMLSS system, adhering to DoD and OSHA standards.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of BMET experience, an associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering, strong

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering.
• At least two years of BMET experience with electronics troubleshooting and system configuration.
• Ability to apply DoD/DoW, OSHA and related standards to biomedical equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and repair activities comply with OSHA, DoD, and MTF safety regulations.
• Test and calibrate components using manuals and troubleshooting tools.
• Maintain records of maintenance/repairs in the DMLSS system.
• Assess equipment condition for maintenance, upgrade, or replacement.
• Inspect and test equipment per OEM specs; use testing instruments.
• Disassemble and replace defective parts such as motors, transformers, circuits.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM specs.
• Evaluate excess or in-use equipment for serviceability and disposition.

Skills

Biomedical maintenance

Electronics troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office 365

Driver's license

Color vision

Communication skills

Physical stamina

NDA agreement

Education

Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering

Tools

DMLSS system

Test & measuring equipment

MS Office 365

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC has a potential need for a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) to provide support for our government customer in Dayton, OH at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

This employee will maintain and repair medical equipment to include preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance/repair, installation/de-installation, safety and compliance, documentation and reporting.

Physical Demands: The tasks require a combination of sedentary duties and light to moderate physical effort, including walking, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting. Contractor personnel shall periodically work on hard surfaces.

Work Environment & Safety: Tasks are performed indoors/outdoors and involve exposure to everyday risks, as well as occasional work with live electrical wires and transformers. The contractor employee shall utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel/composite toed boots, and safety procedures to mitigate the risk of shock, burns, or injury.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Shall possess, at minimum, an associate's degree in biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Possess at least two years of biomedical equipment technician experience, including demonstrated experience in all tasks in PWS 1.2. This experience shall include the application of electronic principles to diagnose functional operation failures, component-level troubleshooting, and system configuration management.
• Possess demonstrated experience in applying a wide range of specialized methods, principles, and techniques of electronics and complex medical system failures, recovery of systems, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to include hardware and software components.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with including, but not limited to, the DoD/DoW, The Joint Commission, AAAHC, CAP, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and FDA regulations, procedures, and practices as it applies to biomedical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions for different purposes.
• Possess demonstrated experience troubleshooting and resolving technical and performance issues for highly complex electronic systems.
• Possess demonstrated experience in signal tracing and inter-system logic analysis across integrated electronic platforms.
• Possess demonstrated proficiency in professional oral and written communication including interpersonal skills necessary to represent the organization professionally and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Have a valid U.S. driver’s license to obtain authorization to operate a Government vehicle to service medical equipment in other buildings.
• Must have steel/composite toed boots, ensuring they meet or exceed ANSI/ISEA standards.
• Possess the physical stamina and strength required to handle items up to 51 pounds frequently and heavier loads occasionally, ensuring all movement of equipment adheres to NIOSH lifting equations and safety standards.
• Shall have the ability to pass a color vision test.
• Possess demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Cloud based suite of productivity apps, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat programs.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of applicable Air Force and professional standards.
• Must be willing and able to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• One year of military medical/military deployment experience.
• Experience with the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS).

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a Tier I background investigation.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries.

• 401K plan with company match
• medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories.

We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. BAH includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com