Biomedical Equipment Technician: Device Maintenance & HTM

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) at the Hampton VA Medical Center.

This entry-to-mid level role focuses on applying engineering and mechanical concepts to sustain medical equipment and improve health service delivery. Applicants may be referred if educational or certification requirements are pending; final hiring depends on meeting all requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physics, anatomy, and physiology.
• Knowledge of electronics such as analog, digital, and microprocessor theory.
• Knowledge of standard level test equipment (multimeters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, storage oscilloscopes).
• Knowledge of basic networking concepts (computer/server hardware and software).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform planned maintenance on general medical equipment.
• Assist with incoming inspections and documentation.
• Provide lifecycle management and technical support to healthcare delivery systems.
• May support other VA facilities with equipment Issues.

Skills

Physics knowledge

Electronics theory

Test equipment knowledge

Networking concepts

Education

Associate or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical safety analyzers

Patient simulators

Storage oscilloscopes

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) at the Hampton VA Medical Center.

This entry-to-mid level role focuses on applying engineering and mechanical concepts to sustain medical equipment and improve health service delivery. Applicants may be referred if educational or certification requirements are pending; final hiring depends on meeting all requirements.