Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)- Level IV

Capital i; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer-paid AD&D Insurance

Employee-paid voluntary benefits

Employee development resources

Job summary

Capital i is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician Level IV (BMET IV) at Fort Detrick, MD. The SME will support enterprise-level maintenance programs, conduct research, and provide strategic recommendations to improve Army medical maintenance operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive BMET experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Travel up to 25% may be required; competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of directly related BMET experience with four+ years in supervision.
• Proficient in CMMS, Excel, and related systems.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and writing skills.
• Experience with DoD medical lifecycle management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on maintenance issues and projects, providing reports and briefings.
• Analyze data related to maintenance operations and regulatory requirements to develop recommendations.
• Provide technical support for the command maintenance discipline program.
• Develop and lead medical maintenance projects to optimize operations.
• Monitor MMQC compliance across owning units.

Skills

Biomedical equipment maintenance

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field of study

A.A.S. in Medical Equipment Technology

Six Sigma or Lean certification

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Python

SQL

Visual Basic

Job description

Job Title

Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)- Level IV

Job Title

Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)- Level IV

Location

Fort Detrick, MD

Description

The Biomedical Equipment Technician Level IV (BMET IV) serves as a subject matter expert (SME) within the M3D, providing enterprise-level technical support and strategic planning services. BMET IV personnel possess extensive experience in biomedical maintenance operations, policies, practices, and regulatory compliance. They support the Chief of M3D by conducting research, providing analysis, and offering recommendations on maintenance-centric initiatives and issues, ensuring continuous improvement and effectiveness within Army medical maintenance programs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct research on maintenance issues and projects, providing reports, briefings, white papers, and articles.


• Analyze available data related to maintenance operations, business practices, and regulatory requirements, developing recommendations and strategic insights.


• Provide technical support for the command maintenance discipline program and maintenance assistance and instruction team.


• Develop and lead medical maintenance projects to optimize operations and management processes.


• Monitor MMQC compliance across all owning units, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.


• Track and report compliance with alerts and recalls, ensuring proper sustainment and repair visibility.


• Maintain an understanding of Army medical maintenance capabilities, including those within Combat Support Hospitals (CSH), Medical Logistics Companies (MLC), and Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs).


• Develop and integrate policies, programs, and procedures that support sustained Army medical equipment maintenance.


• Use various programming languages to perform data management and transformation. Programming languages may include Python, SQL, Visual Basic, R, Excel Functions, etc.


• Assist in the development and integration of new maintenance policies and programs.


• Provide training and mentorship to junior technicians and staff.


• Collaborate with Army medical maintenance stakeholders to enhance program efficiency.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Travel

• Willingness and ability to travel 0-25% based on client needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field of study preferred.


• A.A.S. in Medical Equipment Technology and/or graduate of DoD Medical Equipment Repairers Course


• Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience with four (4) or more years supervisory experience in the biomedical field, technical certifications relating to position requirements, and proven technical writing skills.


• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Teams)


• Applicable client systems and maintenance databases


• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).


• Strong knowledge of HTM best practices and regulatory requirements.


• Experience with Department of Defense medical lifecycle management and capital equipment planning.


• Data analysis experience with knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Excel or similar business intelligence and data visualization tools required.


• Knowledge of Python, SQL, Visual Basic, R, Excel Functions programming languages, preferred.


• Six Sigma or Lean certification, preferred.


• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or equivalent, preferred

Compensation

• $90,000-$110,000


• Exempt

Work Environment

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

• The work environment noise level is usually moderate.


• Willingness and ability to travel 0-25% based on client needs.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel objects.


• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• May occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• 401K Employer Matching


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 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 makes 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 at [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.

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.