Biomedical Equipment Technician III

Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) III

Location: Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

The Biomedical Equipment Technician III serves as a senior-level technician responsible for the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and lifecycle support of a broad range of medical equipment within the VA Biomedical Engineering Department. Provides technical leadership, mentorship, and advanced diagnostic support while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biomedical equipment technology, biomedical engineering technology, electronics, engineering, information technology, or related technical field; equivalent military training; applicable HTM/BMET certificate program; or equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and qualifying experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of hospital, healthcare, or medical center experience performing medical equipment maintenance, including experience supporting a Biomedical Engineering department, clinical engineering operations, or equivalent healthcare technology management environment.
• Experience within a Biomedical Engineering department in a medical center; or knowledge of VISN, VA Medical Center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and asset specific software.
• Competency in performing operational verification, planned maintenance, and repair services on medical equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory, accreditation, and industry standards, including FDA regulations, Joint Commission requirements, AAMI standards, ISO standards, and healthcare technology management best practices.
• Familiarity with the setup, operation, and application of biomedical and electronic test equipment used for inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of medical devices.
• CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM certification preferred.
• Experience with high-acuity medical devices such as anesthesia machines, ventilators, and patient monitoring systems, preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to networked medical devices, preferred.
• Experience with radiation safety and imaging equipment maintenance, preferred.
• Project management experience in equipment installations and upgrades, preferred.

Salary: $36.03/hour + $5.42 H&W (health and welfare) hourly benefit

Work Environment:

• Exposure to hospital environments, medical device laboratories, and patient care areas.
• Occasional exposure to electrical hazards, radiation, high-voltage equipment, and chemicals.
• Frequent interaction with clinical staff, technicians, and regulatory inspectors.
• Noise levels typically moderate, with occasional exposure to loud equipment operation.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move medical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent use of hands to handle tools, wires, and small components.
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• 401K Employer Matching
• PTO- Vacation eligibility under this federal contract is governed by the Service Contract Act and becomes available once the required continuous service period is met
• Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits
• Employee development resources

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Federal Government Contractor

As a federal government contractor, Capital i is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Work Authorization

Capital i considers applicants who are U.S. lawful permanent residents, eligible employment-based green card portability candidates (with a Form I-485 filed at least 180 days prior for a same or similar role), and individuals with valid F-1 or J-1 employment authorization for temporary positions only. Capital i does not provide immigration sponsorship.

Please note: Certain roles may support federal contracts and therefore require U.S. citizenship, specific residency history, or eligibility for a security clearance. Candidates not meeting applicable federal contract requirements will not be eligible for those roles.