Goldbelt Apex LLC · 3 hours ago
Biomedical Equipment Technician II (WRAIR)
Goldbelt Apex is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in healthcare technology. They are hiring a Biomedical Equipment Technician to support the WRAIR contract in Silver Spring, Maryland, responsible for maintaining and coordinating regulated maintenance activities for biomedical equipment.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and coordinating Regulated maintenance activities within Equipment Maintenance Branch (EMB), WRAIR to ensure maintenance documentation for laboratory instrumentation is qualified to comply with regulatory requirements. This person will be responsible for tracking equipment used in all Regulated (once referred to only as GLP) studies, development and recommendation of maintenance intervals, coordination of due dates, maintenance procedures, as well as management of related maintenance documentation. In addition, this person will be responsible for tracking the submission and completion of work request submitted to EMB for the repair of malfunctioning laboratory equipment necessary to maintain critical workflow in support of Regulated Studies
Scheduling Services. Responsible for coordinating routine and unscheduled maintenance services on a variety of complex laboratory instrumentation. This task involves coordination through the equipment user or laboratory supervisor to ensure the availability of equipment and possible decontamination of equipment prior to the service being performed. For services performed by personnel outside of internal maintenance personnel, arrangements must be made with approved qualified personnel to have the service performed
Hand Receipt Management. Provide as needed assistance in tracking and management of nonexpendable equipment used in Regulated studies. This includes maintaining accurate hand receipt documentation, interfacing with the equipment custodian or the Study Director and updating hand receipt information in DMLSS
Purchase Request Submission. Assist internal customers with technical assistance in researching vendors and sources for medical device/medical device system equipment and service-related purchase requests to meet critical timelines and suspense's
Document Review. Review and facilitate all Regulated equipment maintenance checklist, all modalities of medical device/medical devices systems, (currently 115 Preventive maintenance and Calibration Service checklist on file) and SOP's requiring EMD actions and/or signatures. Ensure all documentation requirements are maintained and uploaded into DMLSS equipment record. Assist customers and QARCO staff in preparing documentation for validation procedures IAW the SOP
Possess the ability to communicate effectively with the COTR, both orally and in writing, and follow directions in detail with minimal supervision
The qualified candidate will also be required to review and provide input to all WRAIRs SOPs, forms, and protocols that involve Regulated equipment or its maintenance
The qualified candidate will be required to attend meetings, focus groups, and workgroups that pertain to regulated equipment and studies and provide input to ensure valid outcomes as well as reports to management when requested. If updates or changes are required, it will be presented to BMET staff for implementation. Bi-weekly at CEB shop meeting
The qualified candidate will be required to track validation protocols and change controls that pertain to equipment records and work requests and query maintenance management system to provide reports as needed
May need to work additional hours to support taskers or operations orders that may temporarily increase workload
Perform other related duties, as assigned or required
Some overtime may be required
Qualification
Required
Experience as a lead, scheduling work, and/or overseeing and mentoring technical work of others
Experience performing biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, and maintenance cycles on Military Medical Equipment
Experience performing complex technical inspections of new, used or reconditioned Army medical equipment
Experience with medical equipment overhaul
Proven technical writing skills
Experience with MS Office Suite
Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) Experience
Excellent time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess the ability to pass a NACI background investigation and to acquire a CAC
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
Minimum five (5) or more years of related experience
Possess the ability to pass a NACI background investigation and acquire and maintain a CAC
To be classified as a Biomedical Equipment Repairer at minimum one of the criteria listed below must apply IAW SB 8-75-11: Must be a graduate of the military/ DOD Biomedical Equipment Specialist/Technician course, Must be a graduate of a Biomedical Equipment Technician course from an accredited college, Biomedical Engineer with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
The qualified candidate with documented factory training
Preferred
Military experience desired
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company matching
Tax-deferred savings options
Supplementary benefits
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities