Biomedical Technician II

Goldbelt; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbelt in Tracy, California is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to ensure compliance and manage maintenance for medical equipment. The role includes analysis of biomedical equipment design, development, and safety testing while providing oversight and leadership in routine repair operations.

The ideal candidate should hold an A.A.S. in Medical Equipment Technology and have at least four years of related experience, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years directly related experience.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs.
• Ability to lead a work group effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve problems in biomedical equipment design.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety testing.

Skills

Biomedical maintenance familiarity

Diagnostic program ability

Electronic circuitry knowledge

Preventive maintenance skills

Excellent communication

Education

A.A.S. in Medical Equipment Technology

Tools

Biomedical equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Goldbelt Frontier, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alaskan Native Corporation Goldbelt. Frontier places an emphasis on research and development, behavioral health, and medical and technological support services. Frontier is ideally suited to work with the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services. Goldbelt Frontier’s leadership offers specific expertise related to medical staffing, behavioral health, and program development CONUS and OCONUS.

Job Description

Uses traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems regarding the design, development, and safety testing of biomedical equipment. Serves as the principal action officer for maintenance related acquisition support, fielding, and sustainment of medical laboratory equipment, contact patient monitoring systems, and digital imaging/radiographic equipment. May provide leadership and/or supervisory oversight to other BMETs.

• Ensures that the biomedical equipment is in compliance with Federal, State, and/or applicable regulatory requirements; implements quality control standards, and maintains budget and vendor relationships.
• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems.
• Assign routine repairs, inspections, and installations to subordinates and observe their performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems, and monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors (when applicable).
• Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Performs complex technical inspections of new, used or reconditioned military medical equipment.
• Recommend new equipment and testing procedures.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
• Assist, manage, and monitor third‑party repairs (when applicable).
• Understand and comply with Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.
• Determines and verifies associated support items of equipment in order to perform scheduled services and maintenance repairs and calibration; supply support and provisioning requirements; and training requirements.
• Reviews regulatory documentation, writes and assists with writing policy to set standards.
• Manages special operations fielding support.
• Monitors sustainment support.
• Assists on various special projects for medical equipment systems.
• Participates in the development of performance specifications for medical equipment systems and maintenance regulatory policies.
• Provides technical expertise and specific plans in the creation, interpretation, and explanation of operations and maintenance policy.
• Identifies elements and requirements for improving the maintenance posture of medical equipment.
• Responsible for the development, review and execution of the maintenance support plans and sustainment strategies.
• Monitors equipment data collection apparatus and subjects during tests and evaluations.
• Responds to inquiries and answers questions relating to technical and operational applications.
• Investigates sources of needed equipment for designated testing and evaluations and evaluates the applicability to the laboratory's needs.
• Prepares necessary support documentation and purchase requisitions.
• Prepares and maintains special or periodic reports, records, documents and correspondence.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Required Skills / Experience

• A.A.S. in Medical Equipment Technology and/or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Minimum of four years directly related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances.
• Familiar with the biomedical maintenance field and its concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of electronic circuitry and technical aspects of the operation, repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of color code conventions used in component and wiring marking.
• Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Ability to run diagnostic programs.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibration, and tests.
• Skill in testing electronic equipment.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Data entry and computer software experience.
• Professional experience in dealing with clients and/or customer service.
• Ability to lead a work group in accomplishing mission goals, schedule work for a group or work team, and build a teamwork environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances in compliance with government regulations and requirements.

Special Physical or Work Conditions Related to the Job

• Willingness and ability to frequently travel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment; to push/pull equipment carts; and to kneel, stand, bend, and reach during equipment repair.

Desired Skills / Experience

• A.A.S in Medical Equipment Technology or more advanced degree in related field.
• AAMI Certification (CBET), and/or graduate of DoD Medical Equipment Repairers Course.
• Six or more years directly related experience.
• Experience as a lead, scheduling work, and/or overseeing and mentoring technical work of others.
• Experience performing biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, and maintenance cycles on Military Medical Equipment.
• Experience performing complex technical inspections of new, used or reconditioned Army medical equipment.
• Experience with medical equipment overhaul.
• Proven technical writing skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.