Biomedical Equipment Technician; BMET Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-11
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Science
Medical Device Industry
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Must have or be able to attain a SECRET Clearance.
OverviewBiomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Specialist installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs biomedical and clinical equipment to ensure safe, compliant, mission-ready patient care operations. Supports medical readiness through preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, inspections, documentation, and lifecycle sustainment planning across clinics, hospitals, and fielded medical environments.
Compensation & BenefitsEstimated Starting Salary Range for Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Specialist:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Responsibilities- Based in Sierra Army Depot, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration, and electrical safety testing in accordance with OEM specifications and applicable standards.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete corrective maintenance; verify performance and return equipment to service.
- Document all maintenance actions within applicable maintenance and logistics systems, ensuring accuracy of work orders, parts usage, and equipment history records.
- Coordinate with clinical staff to minimize equipment downtime and maintain continuity of patient care.
- Evaluate and execute actions related to recalls, hazard alerts, Medical Materiel Quality Control Messages, field change orders, and health device alerts (e.g., FDA/ECRI notices).
- Support equipment lifecycle management activities, including replacement recommendations, sustainment planning, and end-of-life disposition in accordance with established policies.
- Provide technical guidance to junior BMET personnel and support maintenance shop workflow management, as assigned.
- Utilize maintenance and logistics platforms such as DMLSS, JMAR, GCSS-A, LMP, and TEWLS.
- Monitor and respond to safety and alert notifications from sources including ECRI and FDA notices.
- Use KPI/LMI dashboards and reporting tools to support sustainment performance management and operational readiness.
- Perform work within clinical environments, maintenance shops, and occasional warehouse or field settings.
- Lift and carry standard test equipment and medical devices; use hand tools; and perform tasks requiring bending, standing, and working in confined spaces, as necessary.
- Travel locally between supported facilities and occasionally travel for field support activities or OEM coordination, as required.
- Provide on-call and after-hours support based on mission or operational requirements.
- Prepare maintenance status reports, trend analyses, and failure analyses to support leadership decision-making and readiness reporting.
- Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, risk management, and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission and AAAHC standards, as applicable.
- Coordinate vendor and OEM service support when repairs exceed in-house capabilities; validate completed vendor work and ensure proper documentation closeout.
- Support medical device integration readiness efforts, including inventory validation, compatibility assessments, cybersecurity coordination, and connectivity planning for enterprise EHR environments such as MHS GENESIS.
- Maintain accountability of tools, test equipment, and bench stock; ensure all test equipment calibration requirements remain current.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Completion of BMET training and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience in biomedical electronics, clinical equipment maintenance, or electronics technology.
- Demonstrated experience performing preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance on a wide range of medical devices within clinical or operational environments.
- Working knowledge of medical equipment safety practices, documentation standards, and regulated maintenance programs.
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving electronics, electro-mechanical systems, and clinical device workflows.
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate written documentation and maintenance status reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (preferred).
- Completion of a DoD BMET training program (preferred).
- Experience supporting DoD or federal healthcare environments, including Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), DHA, Army medical units, and shipboard or expeditionary medical operations.
- Experience with dental equipment installation and servicing and/or imaging and connected-care devices, such as point-of-care ultrasound and endoscopy video systems.
- Familiarity with accreditation readiness activities and compliance audits, including Joint Commission and AAAHC standards.
- Prior supervisory or lead technician…
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