Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)- Level II

Capital i; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer-paid AD&D Insurance

Employee development resources

Job summary

Capital i is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Level II for Charleston Air Force Base in Charleston, SC. You will inspect, calibrate, diagnose, maintain and repair diverse medical and support equipment, following OEM guidance and DoD directives to ensure reliability.

The role includes installation support, lifecycle management, and documenting all actions. Travel 10–25% and day-shift hours apply; U.S. work eligibility and security clearance readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or DoD course in biomedical maintenance required.
• Four years of field experience in inspections, calibrations, diagnostics, maintenance and repair.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must pass background check and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, calibrations, diagnostics, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Follow OEM guidance, AFI, regulations and unit directives.
• Document repairs and maintenance actions with detailed service records.
• Assist in installation and configuration of new biomedical equipment.
• Life cycle management and provisioning for medical and non-medical equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for service when required.

Skills

BMET experience

Calibration

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology

DoD Biomedical Maintenance Course

Planmeca digital dental course

Tools

Planmeca

Job description

Job Title

Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) - Level II

Job Title

Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) - Level II

Location

Charleston Air Force Base

Charleston, SC

Description

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) - Level II is responsible for performing inspections, calibrations, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of medical and non-medical support equipment, including but not limited to medical package tools, generators, and environmental control units. The BMET II ensures all work is conducted in compliance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidance, DoD instructions, applicable regulations, and unit directives. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to established procedures to maintain equipment reliability and operational readiness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Must follow original equipment manufacturer guidance, AFI, regulations and unit direction.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and calibration of biomedical equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety regulations.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoot malfunctions in medical devices, performing necessary repairs or coordinating with vendors for service when required.
• Maintain detailed service records, documenting repairs, maintenance actions, and performance evaluations.
• Assist in the installation and configuration of new biomedical equipment, ensuring proper functionality.
• Life cycle management, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of medical and non-medical support equipment (oxygen generating systems, radiographic diagnostics equipment, life support systems, etc.).
• Determines associated support items of equipment in order to perform scheduled services and maintenance repairs and calibration; supply support and provisioning requirements; and training requirements.
• Prepares necessary support documentation and purchase requisitions of parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel

• 10% to 25% Travel is required.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in biomedical equipment technology/related field OR.graduation from the DoD Biomedical Maintenance Course or an accredited civilian Biomedical Maintenance Course required
• Must graduate from the Planmeca digital dental course no later than 12 months after start.
• Four (4) years of field experience in performing and managing: initial inspections, calibrations, diagnostics, maintenance, life cycle management, and repair of medical equipment within OEM guidance, advanced: diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of medical and non-medical support equipment (oxygen generating systems, radiographic diagnostics equipment, advanced life support systems, etc.).
• Must provide documentation of eligibility to legally work in the United States without an employer sponsored visa.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass client background screening for security clearance.
• Candidates must possess, or be able to obtain prior to start date, acceptable identification for federal facility access, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID, U.S. passport, or other approved federal identification document. ID must remain valid for the duration of employment.

Salary

• $ 32.34/hour + 5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) hourly benefit

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment conditions may occasionally include exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and risk of radiation.
• Regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and frequently exposed to working near moving mechanical parts.
• The work environment noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally required to climb or balance, taste, or smell.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, talk, or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include color vision.

Benefits

• 401K Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)-Vacation eligibility under this federal contract is governed by the Service Contract Act and becomes available once the required continuous service period is met
• Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits
• Employee development resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capital i is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Capital i make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Capital i is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us [e-mail].

Federal Government Contractor

As a federal government contractor, Capital i is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Work Authorization

Capital i considers applicants who are U.S. lawful permanent residents, eligible employment-based green card portability candidates (with a Form I-485 filed at least 180 days prior for a same or similar role), and individuals with valid F-1 or J-1 employment authorization for temporary positions only. Capital i does not provide immigration sponsorship.

Please note: Certain roles may support federal contracts and therefore require U.S. citizenship, specific residency history, or eligibility for a security clearance. Candidates not meeting applicable federal contract requirements will not be eligible for those roles.