Maintains assigned medical equipment and support systems.
Responds to support requests. Interviews customer to determine nature and scope of the customer's issue, and the appropriate response.
Performs routine safety checks, calibrations, and preventative maintenance on medical equipment and support systems.
Demonstrates understanding of customer service policies and procedures, continuously develops depth and breadth of technical competencies.
Minimum Required Education: High School degree or GED. Preferred: completion of biomedical equipment maintenance or related training.
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Laulima Government Solutions is looking for a qualified Biomedical Equipment Technician to provide Scientific Support at the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Disease (NIAID) high containment facility.
Perform repairs and maintain medical equipment such as imaging equipment.
Use a variety of hand tools, electronic tools, and computers to keep the equipment in top working order.
Support testing measurement and diagnostic equipment.
Support performance and scheduling of preventive maintenance checks and service.
Execute troubleshooting and repair on needed instrumentation.
Provide on-site technical support for desktop/laptop computer systems (Windows and Macintosh computers).
Use Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) for tracking all maintenance or services performed. Work request shall be updated daily with all services performed.
Install hardware and software components purchased as upgrades or additions to the existing IT system.
Install network components for LAN, e.g., cabling.
Install and service printers and other external devices.
Troubleshoot IT problems from single or multiple sources, e.g., hardware, software, network.
Work will be performed based upon the priority of the work assigned IAW medical maintenance internal SOP.
Be enrolled in the Personal Reliability Program and enter Bio-Safety Level 2/3/4 research suite areas as required.
Technicians will be required to complete A+ certification and Security + certification in order to meet their baseline and computing environment certification. This requirement is in-place to ensure that they are categorized as an Information Assurance Technical Level I.
In additional to providing IT Technician duties, also perform the following Information Assurance duties: Enforce Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) dissemination, reporting, compliance, and verification procedures as described in regulations, policies and Best Business Practices (BPP).
Report security violations and incidents to the servicing RCERT in accordance with Incident and Intrusion Response policy.
Identify data ownership (including accountability, access, and special handling requirements) for each information system (IS) or network within their authority.
Implement and maintain all required IA guidance, policies, procedures and regulations as directed and as resources permit.
Maintain audit and data logs.
Provide technical Tier III support on IA issues to Help Desk and Technicians.
Enforce IA policy, guidance, and training requirements per regulation and identified Best Business Practices (BBPs).
Ensure log files and audits are maintained and reviewed for all systems and that authentication (for example, password) policies are audited for compliance.
Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, and SOPs concerning system security.
Review and evaluate the effects on security of system changes, including interfaces with other ISs and document all changes.
Maintain current software licenses and ensure security related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
Comply with the Division of Occupational Health and Safety requirement for satisfactory completion of the Biosurety program and Select Agent program.
Play a role in ensuring that the Biosurety program promotes a security conscious culture.
Comply with the physical security, protection of the division's property, protection of information, cyber security, agent protection, control and accountability, safe disposal and waste handling, and personal security guidelines set forth by the division's Biosurety program.
Must have the ability to obtain/maintain certification in Chemical Personnel Reliability Program and/or Biological Personnel Reliability Program.
Must have the ability to obtain/maintain CDC Select Agent Program approval.
Ability to work in BSL-4 setting. Able to wear respiratory protection.
Prefer candidates with certification through the International Certification Commission for Clinical Engineering and Biomedical Technology (ICC), Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), or Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLEB).
A+ certification and Security + certification.
Key skills for medical equipment repair techs include excellent dexterity, mechanical and troubleshooting skills, time-management and stamina; safety testing, experience with hand tools and multimeter.
Individual must be able to meet the requirements for Public Trust Level 5b. For this level, candidates must complete and pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) with fingerprinting, and a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).
equipment for maintenance, upgrade, or replace recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to represent the organization in a professional manner.
Knowledge of 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 Air Force, 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 the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions for different purposes.
Ability to maintain, repair, and test biomedical equipment in accordance with strict OEM technical compliance. Ability to solve technical and performance problems for highly complex electronic systems.
Ability to trace electronics logic from one system to another.
Ability to use standard Air Force computers and software to enter and extract data to maintain records and document actions.
Assist in repairs, calibrate basic electromedical apparatus, records test data and repair records in a Biomedical Engineering Computer Database.
Assists in the testing and evaluation of electromedical apparatus prior to purchase by the Center.
Inspects, verifies performance, and assists in the installation of new equipment; logs new devices into computer inventory database upon receipt and inspection.
Performs scheduled periodic maintenance (PM) and electrical safety testing of biomedical electronic equipment. For vendor-serviced equipment, communicates the PM status to vendor and the owner/user departments.
Assists engineer and lead technician in development and preparation of maintaince, calibration, and test procedures.
Upgrades equipment as per manufacturers specification and modifies apparatus as directed by engineering staff.
Constructs electronic equipment from schematics and/or drawings as required and directed by engineers and lead technicians.
Reports all problems, inputs from other departments, hazards, and safety suggestions to supervisors as they occur.
Provides operational or safety information to other departments as required.
Works on repairs and periodic testing programs. Receives general supervision in day to day activities, close supervision in special projects.
Contacts vendors and suppliers as required.
Assists in maintaining current technical literature and documentation for hospital and clinical engineering laboratory equipment.
Initiates purchase requisitions for replacement parts and laboratory supplies as needed.
Utilizes technologies for location and tracking of inventory items.
Equivalent of 2 year AAS degree in Electronic Technology plus two years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of Analog and Digital electronics; use of oscilloscopes; digital multimeters, signal generators, etc.
The Biomedical Equipment Technician I (BMET I) provides clinical equipment services under the close supervision of TRIMEDX management. Duties include, but are not limited to, validation and inspection of clinical equipment for completeness, mechanical and electrical safety, and proper operation. The individual also performs planned maintenance inspections, calibrations, and repairs of general biomedical equipment. The BMET I assists other technicians in the troubleshooting and major repair of complex equipment. The individual demonstrates adherence to the TRIMEDX core values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity.
The TRIMEDX BioMedical Engineer Intern gains on the job training by shadowing experienced clinical engineers, biomedical engineers, lab engineers, and radiology engineers and under the close supervision of TRIMEDX management. Duties include understanding the typical day of an engineer and how to work in a hospital environment, how to respond to service calls, balancing workload, documentation of repairs and PMs, vendor management, learning how to calibrate equipment, troubleshooting techniques for various types of equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, electrical safety, and how to repair equipment. In this position, you will perform preventative meaintenance procedures, inventory validation and have the opportunity to work alongside experienced technicians in a real-time service environment.