Entry-Level Biomedical Equipment Support Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Montgomery, AL seeks an entry-level Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department.

Under supervision, you will troubleshoot and perform planned maintenance on medical devices and clinical systems, supporting the medical equipment management program. This developmental position provides guidance from experienced staff as you gain knowledge of standards, safety protocols, and device operation.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering.
• Associates or higher degree in electronics, IT, or engineering (non-biomedical) plus 1 year of creditable experience.
• DOD BME/HTM training or related certification programs.
• HTM/CBET/CRES/CLES/CHTM certifications may qualify under grandfather provisions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on medical devices and clinical systems.
• Supports the medical equipment management program under supervision.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Physics basics

Networking basics

Test equipment operation

Documentation in CMMS

Education

Biomedical technology or biomedical engineering degree

DOD BME/HTM certification training

Tools

Multimeter operation

Electrical safety analyzers

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Montgomery, AL seeks an entry-level Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department.

Under supervision, you will troubleshoot and perform planned maintenance on medical devices and clinical systems, supporting the medical equipment management program. This developmental position provides guidance from experienced staff as you gain knowledge of standards, safety protocols, and device operation.