Biomedical Equipment Technician; BMET III

BMET III – Active Secret Clearance – Sierra Army Depot, Herlong, CA

The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) III is a senior‑level technical professional responsible for installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, calibration, and lifecycle management of complex biomedical equipment used in healthcare environments. This position performs highly skilled technical work, serves as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and regulatory compliance, and provides technical leadership and mentorship.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, calibration, preventive maintenance, and electrical safety testing on a wide range of complex biomedical equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using electronic test equipment, manufacturer service manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and software diagnostic tools.
• Perform acceptance inspections, operational verification, and performance testing of newly installed or upgraded medical equipment.
• Serve as the technical lead for complex repair projects, equipment upgrades, and system integrations.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate and oversee repairs performed by OEMs and third‑party service providers.
• Maintain complete and accurate maintenance documentation, repair histories, calibration records, and regulatory compliance records within the CMMS.
• Evaluate equipment performance and provide recommendations for replacement, upgrades, lifecycle planning, and capital equipment purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, FDA, NFPA, OSHA, AAMI, and manufacturer requirements.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with technology planning, equipment standardization initiatives, and medical equipment inventory management.
• Provide technical consultation and support to physicians, nurses, clinical departments, and hospital leadership regarding medical equipment operation and maintenance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to BMET I and BMET II personnel, assisting with training and professional development.
• Participate in emergency response activities and provide on‑call support for mission‑critical medical equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Average of 12 years of progressively responsible experience maintaining, repairing, and managing biomedical equipment in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently troubleshooting and repairing advanced biomedical equipment and medical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic circuits, schematics, electrical safety testing, calibration procedures, and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience utilizing CMMS for asset management and maintenance documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Preferred:
  Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Experience supporting DoD, DHA, VA, or large integrated healthcare systems.
• Experience maintaining specialized medical equipment such as imaging systems, anesthesia machines, ventilators, dialysis equipment, laboratory analyzers, sterilization equipment, patient monitoring systems, infusion devices, and surgical equipment.
• Experience leading biomedical equipment projects, technology upgrades, and regulatory inspections.

• Active Secret Security Clearance

Associate’s degree or higher in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.

• $59,000 USD – $72,000 USD

Employees are required to follow the company’s Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental controls, policies, procedures, standards, rules, regulations, orders, and guidelines as a condition of employment.

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and/or families; basic life insurance with AD&D; short‑ and long‑term disability; 401(k) plan; paid time off and holidays; and elective voluntary plans such as legal coverage, supplemental accident, critical illness and hospital insurance, and commuter benefits.

We are committed to non‑discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.