Biomedical Equipment Technician III

Capital i; Missouri; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Employer Matching

PTO- Vacation eligibility under this f

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer-paid AD&D Insurance

Employee-paid voluntary benefits

Job summary

Capital i is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician III to serve as a senior technician within the VA Biomedical Engineering Department at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. You will lead maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and lifecycle support for a broad range of medical devices while ensuring regulatory compliance and providing technical mentorship.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related technical field, at least five years of healthcare equipment experience, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biomedical equipment technology, biomedical engineering technology, electronics, engineering, information technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Minimum of five years of hospital or healthcare equipment maintenance experience in a Biomedical Engineering department or healthcare technology management environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory, accreditation, and industry standards and knowledge of CMMS and test equipment best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and provide lifecycle support for a broad range of medical equipment.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and advanced diagnostic support to the department.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and support equipment installations/upgrades.

Skills

CMMS

Regulatory knowledge

Test equipment

Project management

Education

Associate degree or higher in biomedical tech or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS software

Job description

Location

Kansas City VA Medical Center

Description

The Biomedical Equipment Technician III serves as a senior-level technician responsible for the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and lifecycle support of a broad range of medical equipment within the VA Biomedical Engineering Department. Provides technical leadership, mentorship, and advanced diagnostic support while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biomedical equipment technology, biomedical engineering technology, electronics, engineering, information technology, or related technical field; equivalent military training; applicable HTM/BMET certificate program; or equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and qualifying experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of hospital, healthcare, or medical center experience performing medical equipment maintenance, including experience supporting a Biomedical Engineering department, clinical engineering operations, or equivalent healthcare technology management environment.
• Experience within a Biomedical Engineering department in a medical center; or knowledge of VISN, VA Medical Center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and asset specific software.
• Competency in performing operational verification, planned maintenance, and repair services on medical equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory, accreditation, and industry standards, including FDA regulations, Joint Commission requirements, AAMI standards, ISO standards, and healthcare technology management best practices.
• Familiarity with the setup, operation, and application of biomedical and electronic test equipment used for inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of medical devices.
• CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM certification preferred.
• Experience with high-acuity medical devices such as anesthesia machines, ventilators, and patient monitoring systems, preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to networked medical devices, preferred.
• Experience with radiation safety and imaging equipment maintenance, preferred.
• Project management experience in equipment installations and upgrades, preferred.
• $36.03/hour + $5.42 H&W (health and welfare) hourly benefit

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.

• Exposure to hospital environments, medical device laboratories, and patient care areas.
• Occasional exposure to electrical hazards, radiation, high-voltage equipment, and chemicals.
• Frequent interaction with clinical staff, technicians, and regulatory inspectors.
• Noise levels typically moderate, with occasional exposure to loud equipment operation.

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 reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move medical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent use of hands to handle tools, wires, and small components.
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• 401K Employer Matching
• 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
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits

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].

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.