Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician

Description

Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician

About CICONIX: CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact.

Location(s): Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) | Fort Sam Houston, TX

Position Details:

• Regular weekly hours (0800-1700) 
• No calls, nights, weekends, or holidays!
• Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, & 401k + contribution

Requirements:

• TBD

Summary:

CICONIX, LLC is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician to support the The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) Research Directorate, Logistics Division in Fort Sam Houston, TX.

About the Role:

• Evaluate, repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect medical research equipment and instrumentation, including life-support equipment, standalone equipment and/or components. Conduct inspections of new equipment and ensure research equipment meets the Government’s specifications.
• Repair 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. Perform unscheduled services and assist the Government in determining parts and accessories necessary to perform repair functions. Document the extent and cost of repairs to assist the Government in maintaining maintenance logs. Compute power and space requirements for installation of medical equipment and installs units to manufacturer’s specifications. Prepare and submit medical research equipment reports.
• Perform scheduled services (Preventive Maintenance Inspections) of medical research equipment to include visual inspections, electrical safety inspections, calibration, and performance verification. Assure operational integrity and safety according to manufacturer’s specifications on research equipment and instrumentation. Document and manage all entries of preventive maintenance inspections, equipment repairs and failures in the designated system of record. Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
• Communicate with research staff to provide technical assistance, operating instruction, training, guidance and application of medical research device/systems.
• Ensure adequacy of all medical research equipment, networking and/or Local Area Network (LAN) integration for departments to include compatibility with existing utilities and existing equipment/components.
• Set up and install new medical research devices. Assist with the inspection of services performed on-site by commercial vendors for acceptable work according to the contract and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Operate a wide variety of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to include invasive and non-invasive. Must be able to understand, operate, and interpret specialized TMDE that supports complex equipment and systems as well as radiographic/ fluoroscopic energy devices, electrical leakage current testers, defibrillator analyzers, infusion pump testers, and ventilator testers.
• Assist with implementing modification requirements for medical research equipment, including software upgrades.
• Test and classify medical research equipment in current use and recommend serviceability and disposition. Accurately be able to condition code medical/research Government owned equipment IAW TB MED 750-1 for further disposition.
• Input and update required information into the DMLSS database system or equivalent system.
• Respond to equipment hazard alerts, recalls, updates, and incidents. Provide service recommendations based on manufacturer guidance, personal knowledge skills, and professional judgment to assist with sustainment development and required documentation.
• Inspect, install, and perform inventory assessments and preventive maintenance of medical research equipment.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Graduate of a military Biomedical Equipment Specialist/Technician Course or an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering is desirable.
• Experience: 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience, 7 years of experience preferred.
  • Must be familiar with medical research equipment and independently be able to repair, calibrate, and maintain all equipment, instrumentation, and support systems of moderate complexity used in the research facility.
• Security & Background Check: 
  • U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 
• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

*This position is contingent and will begin upon contract award.

CICONIX LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We E-Verify all employees.

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