Biomedical Equipment Technician II

Job Details

Job Location:

Fort Detrick - Fort Detrick, MD

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.02 Salary

Job Shift: Day

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) II provides technical expertise supporting the inspection, maintenance, repair, calibration, testing, and lifecycle management of medical equipment utilized by the Army Medical Logistics Command (AMLC) Force Projection Directorate (FPD).

The position directly supports Army medical readiness by ensuring medical devices and equipment assigned to Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS), Unit Deployment Packages (UDP), Medical Materiel Readiness Program (MMRP), and other force projection assets remain fully mission capable and ready for worldwide deployment. The BMET II performs independent troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, operational testing, and repair activities while maintaining compliance with Army, Department of Defense (DoD), manufacturer, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and replacement of medical equipment and associated systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs), functional testing, electrical safety testing, and performance verification on a wide range of medical devices.
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, manufacturer specifications, and maintenance procedures to diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Independently identify equipment failures and implement corrective actions to restore operational readiness.

• Support the maintenance and readiness of medical equipment assigned to APS, UDP, MMRP, and other operational medical materiel programs.
• Inspect medical equipment during inventory, storage, issue, receipt, and deployment operations to verify serviceability and mission readiness.
• Assist in preparing medical equipment for deployment, redistribution, reconstitution, and sustainment operations.
• Support readiness assessments and equipment modernization initiatives.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, calibration records, repair documentation, and equipment history files.
• Document maintenance activities using Government-approved systems and databases.
• Track maintenance schedules, repair status, service contracts, warranties, and equipment lifecycle information.
• Prepare reports and recommendations regarding equipment condition, replacement requirements, and operational readiness.

• Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, depot-level maintenance facilities, and service contractors for specialized repairs and technical assistance.
• Monitor and verify completion of contracted maintenance services.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding equipment procurement, replacement, sustainment, and maintenance strategies.
• Assist Government personnel with evaluating equipment performance and supportability.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Army, DoD, Joint Commission, FDA, NFPA, and manufacturer standards, as applicable.
• Participate in quality assurance inspections and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and availability.
• Support inventory management and accountability efforts for medical equipment assets.

• Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Medical Equipment Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting biomedical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience performing preventive maintenance, electrical safety testing, calibration, and repairs on medical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office…