SUMMARY

As an Employee-Owned ISO 9001:2015 certified Company, VWI hires professional and skilled employees who are eager to fulfill the commitments of their assigned position and to do more than just their job. Our employees understand that positions and business needs change and flexibility is key to success. This job overview frames the position requirements, and encourages the employee to stretch their experience, adapt to change, grow their skills, and develop their ability to contribute to VWI’s employee ownership culture. This commitment requires our employees to perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Why the job exists

Serve as a BMET for the initial outfitting, transition and activation of the William Beaumont Army Medical Center facility relocation. WBAMC will relocate into a newly constructed medical campus. The BMET is required to be on site during the period of performance of the work. Place of employment is primarily the newly constructed replacement hospital and the current facility. The employee will be required to also perform work in multiple existing buildings during the decommissioning, removal and reinstallation of some existing equipment. Meetings may be conducted at various locations at WBAMC which require the employee’s attendance.

PRIMARY DUTIES

For all newly purchased medical equipment the BMET shall provide medical equipment assembly, installation, DMLSS data recording, inspection with required documentation, calibration, DD Form 2163 labeling and compilation, and training services. The BMET shall assist in dismantling, relocating, cleaning and recalibrating medical equipment identified for reuse, as well as updating DMLSS and property book data impacted by the relocation.

The BMET shall also assist in the turn-in process for medical equipment devices slated for reuse or disposal, to include (but not limited to) disassembly/dismantling, technical inspection, evaluation for serviceability/condition, and updating the DMLSS database and property book records. All trash and recyclable material generated by medical equipment installation shall be properly disposed by the Contractor in accordance with Garrison requirements.

BMET duties shall include but are not limited to:

Installation, calibration, cleaning, and certification of medical, primarily medical and research laboratory equipment, including technical inspections of leased equipment.
Provide staff and individual training for the safe and proper use of medical equipment.
Completing all TI and maintenance data to include input into the DMLSS database as authorized by the Property Book Officer.
Labeling and completing the DD 2163 for each piece of equipment.
Proper handling of turned in medical equipment.
- This will include:
Proper disposal of all medical equipment installation-generated trash and recyclable materials.
Ensuring proper securing/safeguarding of installed items until final acceptance by the Government.
Ensuring applicable networked piece of medical equipment is approved.

REQUIREMENTS

The BMET shall be certified by the International Certification Commission as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or certified as Medical Equipment /Maintenance Technician or Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET). BMET shall possess an Associate Degree or equivalent from an accredited College or University. Approved equivalent military training may be accepted in lieu of Associate Degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology.
BMET shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as Biomedical Engineer Technician. May also possess manufacturer training and certification for the installation, programming, interfacing, testing and/or calibration of a certain piece(s) of equipment.
Must complete a background check and must obtain permission to work in a US Army Garrison. BMET must possess general knowledge, skills and abilities in the biomedical equipment technology field to include but not limited to:
- Medical logistics
  b. Installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of biomedical /dental / laboratory systems
  c. Equipment maintenance and planning
  d. Technical inspection, documentation and training.
  e. Space and equipment planning system (SEPS II)
  f. Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) equipment maintenance and management modules.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs, stand for long periods of time, walk long distances and work overhead

Skills and Traits

Ability to recognize potential issues or problems and help resolve in a timely manner.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Dedicated to ensuring overall success and capable of contributing to the project’s success beyond the routine expectations.

VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer