Biomedical Technician Equipment Support Specialist Level III

About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation continuous innovation customer-centricity and vested collaboration Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nations war fighters Veterans their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive teams military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated one-team approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions thought leadership and grit to meet our clients transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity respect professionalism stewardship and customer service the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection collaboration humility and loyalty to one another our clients and industry partners.

Lastly our formula for success is simple: Build something good take care of our people keep our clients satisfied nurture our work ethic and reputation build long-lasting partnerships enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Biomedical Equipment Technician to join our companys dynamic team. As a Biomedical Equipment Technician you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability functionality and safety of medical equipment at the VA. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks including preventive and corrective maintenance incoming inspections medical device security equipment installations electrical safety inspections addressing hazard recalls software repairs and working with Cerner integration. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical background excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care through the proper functioning of medical equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on a diverse range of medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality and extend equipment lifespan.
• Conduct corrective maintenance by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in medical devices adhering to manufacturers guidelines and technical specifications.
• Carry out incoming inspections of new medical equipment to verify its compliance with safety standards functionality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the IT and cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain medical device security protocols ensuring patient data confidentiality and protection against cyber threats.
• Install calibrate and configure medical equipment following manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections to identify and address potential hazards associated with medical equipment operation cords and plugs.
• Monitor and address hazard and safety recalls related to medical equipment coordinating with manufacturers and relevant departments for swift resolution.
• Perform software repairs and updates on medical devices to address software glitches improve functionality and ensure compatibility with other systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities repairs and inspections using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Provide technical support and training to medical staff on the proper operation and handling of medical equipment.
• Keep abreast of industry trends advancements and regulations related to biomedical equipment technology and integrate this knowledge into daily tasks.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and departments to ensure seamless equipment operations and contribute to the enhancement of patient care.
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) systems and integration is preferred.

Location: 3600 30th Street Des Moines IA 50310

Basic Qualifications:

The Contractor key personnel shall meet one of the following basic qualifications regardless of role in the services provided under this contract:

• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department
• OR Experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
• OR Understanding of VISN VA medical center and Biomedical Engineering department operations

In addition to the basic qualifications the Contractor key personnel shall meet the following role-specific qualifications based on the core functions and services each will be providing under this contract.

Role Specific Qualifications:

• A two-year associate degree or higher in an applied science or equivalent military training.
• Demonstrated competency to perform operational verification procedures planned maintenance and repair service on various medical equipment.
• Understanding of regulatory agencies requirements industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards.
• Familiarity with the setup and application of test equipment.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret technical literature schematics and drawings.
• Level III Experience - A minimum of five years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role
• Must provide proof of COVID vaccination Flu vaccination during flu season or as an alternative appropriate documentation that will support either a medical or religious exemption.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors including but not limited to location the candidates particular combination of knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $65000 - $80000

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical dental and vision) paid time off federal holidays and matching 401K plan.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position complete an application or participate in the interview process please contact Resource Management at Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit hire train and promote qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Applying for this Job:

• Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience education certifications...)
• Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge

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