Biomedical Technician

Overview

*** Contingent Upon Award***

This position will be physically located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Thumrait, Oman.

The overall purpose of this position is to provide medical equipment maintenance support to prepositioned GPMS medical assets.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Major Job Activities:

1. Provides continuity and training for military by the deployed V2X team at deployment locations during unit change.
2. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all medical technology and equipment.
3. Provides in person, telephonic and email technical support for providers.
4. Provides technical guidance for providers ordering new equipment or technology.
5. Maintains equipment records, OEM manuals, service literature and schematics.
6. Installs new equipment and software as needed.
7. Trains medical staff on operation and daily maintenance of medical technology and equipment.
8. Maintains hazardous material inventory in accordance with all Federal, DoD, US Air Force and US Army and V2X policies and technical directives.
9. Maintains all tools, TMDE and spare parts in accordance with all Federal, DoD, US Air Force, US Army and V2X policies and technical directives.

Material & Equipment Directly Used:

1. General office equipment and supplies, Computer, Cell phone, warehouse vehicles and handling equipment.
2. Tools: A complete assortment of both powered and manual tools.
3. TMDE: A variety of meters, scopes, analyzers, and medical equipment test and measurement devices.

Working Environment:

1. The worker may be subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100F degrees for periods of more than one hour unless restricted due to temperature and specific OSHA and military guidelines for safety. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
2. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur primarily inside with limited work outside.
3. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or limited ventilation.

Physical Activities:

1. Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Certifications: Graduate of the U.S. Air Force/Army BMET Technical School or equivalent.

Security Clearance requirement: Secret.

Experience:

1. Shall possess extensive experience in all aspects of Biomedical Engineering technology to include electrical, mechanical, refrigeration and hydraulic.
2. Shall possess extensive experience with DoD AFI 41-201, AFI 41-209, AFM 41-216, respective medical equipment Technical Orders/Manuals and Manufacturer specifications and all policies within as they pertain to the Medical Maintenance.
3. The Contractor shall be knowledgeable with DoD’s selected Medical Material Management Information System (MMIS) and be required to perform required services.
4. Shall be experienced in using DMLSS to input and document all maintenance done on equipment.
5. Shall be able to use a government approved purchasing system for procuring items not procurable via ALLEN and ecommerce sources, for repairs and maintenance within allowance standards and AFMRA guidance and OEM specifications.
6. Prior military experience in the Medical Maintenance field a plus but not mandatory.

Skills:

1. Must possess extensive knowledge of the relationships between electrical and electronic circuitry as well as the interrelationship of chemical, radiological, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, or gas components of a piece of medical equipment or a system.
2. Must possess extensive knowledge of the principles of electronic circuits, functions of electronic components, including X-ray tubes, in order to diagnose problems. Must be able to repair and test medical equipment such as but not limited to electrocardiographs, defibrillators, heart oscilloscopes, electron microscope, electroencephalographs, spectrophotometers, sterilizers, film driers, suction apparatus, and dental units. The contractor must apply knowledge of hydraulic systems including their grips, locks, stop and release mechanisms, and have the ability to determine proper adjustment.
3. Must possess the ability to repair mechanical equipment such as sterilizers, X-ray tables, operating tables, portable oxygen generation systems, respirators, and other mechanical assemblies using gears, shafts, and must also select proper replacement parts, modification kits, and identify materials, mechanisms, and components of electrical systems. The contractor must possess a thorough knowledge of electronic symbols, color codes, descriptions, and manufacturer's numbers. The contractor uses skills and precision in working with small components, requiring good hand and eye coordination and functional color vision.
4. Must have a strong knowledge in the use of electronic test equipment such as digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators. The contractor must have the ability to use electrical test equipment such as ohmmeters and test meters as well as a variety of other TMDE as it relates to the medical maintenance field.
5. Must possess the ability to interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, liquid/air flow sheets, technical manuals, and other specifications. The contractor must possess the knowledge to make various mathematical computations using algebraic expressions and shop formulas in relation to load requirements of wiring and equipment.

Supervisory / Budget Responsibilities: No

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