Biomedical Equipment Technician; Bmet
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device Industry
Job Overview
Installs, inspects, repairs, calibrates, and modifies biomedical equipment and support systems. Advises staff and other agencies on operation theory, underlying physiological principles, and safe clinical application of biomedical equipment. Provides technology management and equipment repair/calibration support for the medical treatment facility. The position assesses and evaluates the condition of in‑use medical equipment for maintenance, upgrade, or replacement recommendations.
Qualifications- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge and skills in applying a wide range of specialized methods, principles, and techniques of electronics and complex medical system failures, recovery of systems, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to include hardware and software components.
- Knowledge of a wide range of electronic principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems associated with complex medical systems/equipment; and of systems and component design, capabilities, configurations, limitations, and functional operation; and of various types of electronic logic.
- Knowledge of Department of Defense, The Joint Commission, AAAHC, CAP, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, FDA and other regulations, procedures, and practices as it applies to biomedical equipment.
- Skill in interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems; analysis of problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; use of complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment.
- Ability to maintain, repair, and test biomedical equipment in accordance with strict OEM technical compliance; solve technical and performance problems for highly complex electronic systems; trace electronics logic from one system to another.
- Ability to use standard computers and software to enter and extract data to maintain records and document actions.
An associate degree in biomedical equipment technology or engineering required.
At least two years of biomedical equipment technician experience.
Physical Requirements
Work will be accomplished in various departments of the medical treatment facility or logical extensions such as satellite clinics, health and wellness centers, isolated wards, and contaminated areas where personal protective equipment is required. Occasional work on live electrical wires, switches, and transformers of various voltage levels may expose the worker to shock, cuts, bruises, scrapes, and serious burns. Exposure to ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation is possible;
appropriate safety procedures and devices must be used.
The nature of the work requires moderate physical effort. The biomedical equipment technician may need to lift, carry, or handle items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and occasionally >18 kg. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping, and working in cramped or awkward positions for prolonged periods is required. The individual must pass a color vision test; health requirement expenses are not covered by the Government.
UniqueMilitary Health Care Systems / Procedures
A valid driver’s license is required to obtain authorization to drive a Government motor vehicle to service medical equipment located in other buildings.
Performance Outcomes- Test and calibrate components using manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.
- Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
- Inspect and test malfunctioning medical and related equipment following manufacturers' specifications, using test and analysis instruments.
- Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair and replace defective parts such as motors, transformers, and circuit boards.
- Perform preventive maintenance or service such as cleaning, lubricating and adjusting equipment in accordance with OEM specifications.
- Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in‑use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition in accordance with regulations.
- Examine medical equipment and facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards; ensures compliance with safety regulations and policies.
- Study technical manuals and attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.
- Provide training to medical staff by explaining and demonstrating correct operation and operator preventive maintenance of medical equipment.
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