BMET II / SA I

Employer
ERP
Location
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Posted
Jun 01, 2023
Closes
Jun 21, 2023
Ref
2023-4116
Function
Administrative
Hours
Full Time
Overview

ERP International is seeking a full time Biomedical Equipment Technician, BMET II / SA I in support of Brook Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX.

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post's 2022 Top Workplaces!

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account available, and more!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:

Day Shift, Monday - Friday. May be required to rotate to Evenings 60 days/year.

No Weekends, No Call

Job Specific Duties:

Conduct independent repairs, calibrations, and sustainment services of medical devices, instrumentation and support systems used in healthcare delivery. Execute professional-level inventory assessment/audits and preventive maintenance of medical devices/systems. Provide remedial corrective maintenance and maintain documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on medical devices in a clinical setting. Perform DoD cyber security. This position requires a skillset of an entry-level system administrator. Entry-level experience in configuring, monitoring, upgrading and maintaining information systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. Able to develop and maintain less complex systems, applications, security, and network configurations. Troubleshoots basic network performance and creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan. Recommends software and hardware upgrades, patches, and new applications on medical devices and related information systems. Provides medical device and information technology technical support and guidance to users. Builds and manages system development lifecycle (i.e. Certificate of Networthiness, Risk Management Framework) for medical devices/systems that require network certification and/or accreditation. Has knowledge of commonly used medical device and information technology concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical field.

Duties include:

Possesses and applies basic and advanced knowledge for medical devices/systems in one or more of the following modalities: Healthcare Imaging, Laboratory, Patient Monitoring, Pulmonary, Anesthesia, Operative Services, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Orthopedic, Pharmacy, Sterilization, Dental, Veterinary and High-End Electronics.
Evaluate, install, maintain, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and test medical devices/systems. This shall include complex Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medical devices and/or systems to include but not limited to:
Standalone equipment and/or components that contain integrated circuitry (designed along an event and where the patient becomes part of the circuit) and/or microprocessors such as dental equipment, sterilizers, low capacity radiographic (x-ray) equipment, electrical beds, basic laboratory equipment, defibrillators, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
Integrated/networked systems and related electronics and automation/networking required integrating this equipment; examples include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography scanners, radiographicfluoroscopic x-ray systems, ultrasound scanners, surgical and dermatological lasers, physiological monitoring systems, proprietary local area networks, input and output computers, computed radiography (digital imagery), telemaintenance, teleradiography, and telemedicine. Ensure adequacy of all equipment networking and/or LAN integration for assigned functional area to include compatibility with existing utilities and existing equipment/components, determining what modifications to utilities are necessary to ensure the equipment operates as the user intends, and overseeing selection of network hardware. Ensure that cabling such as fiber optics, cat 5, Ethernets, etc., and hardware such as switches, hubs and converters are in place and are functioning and capable of interfacing with said hardware (modalities).
Repairs electronic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical and mechanical equipment to include troubleshooting, identifying source of problem(s) and replacement of defective printed circuit board(s), discrete-component(s) or other parts as appropriate. Contractor shall assist government in determining parts and accessories necessary to perform repair functions. Documents the extent and cost of repairs to assist government in maintaining maintenance logs. Contractor shall maintain detailed documentation of equipment repairs and failures.
Conducts preventive maintenance and scheduled services of medical devices/systems which include visual inspections, electrical safety inspections, calibration, and performance verification. Scheduled Services are performed using written test procedures. Interpretation of Scheduled Services results to determine whether equipment is safe and operating within manufacturer's specifications. Contractor shall annotate and maintain detailed documentation of inspections, preventative maintenance, and calibrations.
Computes power and space requirements for installation of medical equipment and installs units to manufacturer's specifications. Recommends preventive maintenance intervals and procedures based on manufacturer's guidance, command policies, industry standards and operational needs.
Conducts incoming inspections of new equipment to include receipt, inventory of parts, and accessories, assembly, inspection, calibration, and performance verification, parts replacement, and documents the results of incoming inspections using government provided forms. Sets up and installs' new medical equipment systems.
Provides guidance to other contractor technicians from same contract when required such as safe use, application, testing, and preventive maintenance and repair of all types of clinical equipment technologies and systems.
Assists in ensuring IA compliance for all Logistics systems. Serves as assistant SA for other IM/IT systems for agreements between sections within Logistics.
Conducts cybersecurity analysis to address and make recommendations of network vulnerabilities, inspections and testing.
The Contractor shall ensure technicians meet the minimum annual training requirements necessary to meet Joint Commission (JC) refresher, sustainment and continuous education and training requirements.
Collaborate with Information Management Division to ensure Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance and connectivity of biomedical devices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
* Education: Minimum of an Associates Degree in a Biomedical Engineering field or completion of a Military Technical Training program in biomedical equipment maintenance.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years experience
* Additional Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1) Knowledge of electronic theory, technology, and test equipment. 2) Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology as applied to use of biomedical equipment. 3) Knowledge of color code conventions used in component and wiring marking. 4) Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment. 5) Ability to perform preventive maintenance inspections. 6) Ability to run diagnostic programs. 7) Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment; to push/pull equipment carts; and to kneel, stand, bend, and reach during equipment repair. 8) Skilled in testing electronic equipment.

* Certification(s): CBET preferred, but not mandatory; Must have DoD Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification

* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.