Biomedical Engineer applies engineering and scientific principles and methodologies to design and develop medical technologies and devices to support and enhance patient care and improve healthcare outcomes. Conducts research and testing to address specific medical conditions, improve the performance of existing devices, and develop new products. Being a Biomedical Engineer collaborates with medical professionals to gather information for product specifications. Ensures that designs and devices meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements and standards, such as the FDA regulations and ISO standards. Additionally, Biomedical Engineer utilizes or develops software to perform testing or integrate with devices. Requires a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or a related engineering or science discipline. Typically reports to a manager. The Biomedical Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Biomedical Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Revises preventative maintenance and calibration cycles based on Army guidance, regulations, manufacturers' literature, and local conditions. Monitors equipment lifecycles. Assists with the out shipment of medical devices for deployment and reconstitution of assets when returned. Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs a wide variety of printed circuit boards (PCB) that have been removed from a broad spectrum of medical equipment and devices. Conducts biomedical repair-oriented training for Army National Guard medical logistics personnel performing Annual Training and preparation for mobilizations.
Installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and rebuilds electronic medical equipment including audiometers, electrocardiographs, electroencephalographs, defibrillators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, blood chemistry analyzers, sterilizers, dental equipment, operating tables, anesthesia apparatus, respiratory therapy units, x-ray film processors, and hypodermic injection apparatus. Performs software diagnosis to determine failure between software and hardware and corrects system software or application program malfunction. Stays abreast of changes to regulatory guidance to include Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA), Environmental Protection Agency, Code of Federal Regulations (i.e., 21 CFR (Laser & Ultrasounds) and 29 CFR (Safety in the Workplace). Conducts preventive maintenance (PM) inspections of medical equipment to include visual inspections, electrical safety inspections, calibration, performance verification, parts replacement, and interpretation of PM inspection results to determine whether equipment is safe and operating within manufacturer's specifications. PM inspections are performed using written test procedures. Occasionally, medical equipment will be so new or unique that PM procedures are not documented. Serves as the automated maintenance system manager for the maintenance operation to include all data files and reports that pertain to medical maintenance services and equipment readiness within the area of responsibility. The incumbent serves as a technical expert in and performs unit level maintenance and support for one or more of the following systems: radiology, laboratory, hearing, pulmonary, occupational health equipment, and high-end electronics (not included in one of the other functional groups). Evaluates, installs, maintains, diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, calibrates, and tests medical electronic equipment/systems maintained within the program. Provides mentorship, assistance, and in-service training in the setup, operation, calibration, and service of supported medical equipment. Orders spare parts and accessories as necessary to perform repair functions. Documents the extent and cost of repairs using appropriate maintenance automation system and forms. Overhauls, repairs, calibrates, modifies, and installs biomedical equipment and support systems. Performs alignments, calibrations, and adjustments of biomedical equipment systems. Analyzes layout drawings, technical specifications, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and operating characteristics of biomedical equipment and support systems. Conducts initial tests of equipment and systems to determine consistency with medical and technical specifications. Interprets installation, operation, calibration, and maintenance procedures. Analyzes recurring malfunctions and recommends corrective actions. Analyzes equipment malfunctions using test equipment, technical data, schematics, and engineering references. Completes equipment systems installation consistent with design characteristics, optimum function, and technical requirements. Inspects biomedical equipment systems to determine operational status. Conducts inspections of biomedical equipment systems to evaluate user and operator maintenance procedures. Develops and updates standard operating procedures, system level procedures and work instructions as required, and explains work requirements, methods, policies, and procedures. Performs a variety of quality assurance functions in support of the medical equipment maintenance operation and mission. Manages the shop Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program maintaining appropriate calibration schedules and ensuring TMDE is available to perform medical equipment services. Repairs electronic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical medical equipment to include troubleshooting, identifying source of problem(s), and replacement of defective printed circuit board(s), discrete component(s) or other parts as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Data Analysis and Decision Making, Maintenance Design and Testing, Maintenance Planning and Program Development, and Routine Maintenance
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