Biomedical
Equipment Repair Technician II/Systems Administrator I
Brooke Army
Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
78234
The Biomedical
Equipment Repair Technician II/Systems Administrator I (BMET II/SA I) supports
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) through biomedical equipment maintenance and
entry-level systems administration. The position independently inspects,
installs, repairs, calibrates, tests, maintains, and prepares medical and
dental equipment (MDE) for disposition, including scheduled preventive
maintenance (SPM). Work is performed in accordance with applicable Association
for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards and
qualification levels.
The role also
configures, monitors, upgrades, and maintains information systems hardware,
software, and infrastructure supporting MDE. Responsibilities include basic
systems and network administration, Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity
support, disaster recovery planning, user support, and lifecycle documentation
for equipment requiring network certification or accreditation.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Apply basic and
advanced knowledge in at least two relevant clinical or technical areas,
including healthcare imaging (radiology), laboratory, sterilization, patient
monitoring, operating room services, dental, pharmacy, respiratory services,
scopes, pulmonary, anesthesia, veterinary services, high-end electronics,
information technology (IT), networks, servers, systems, radio-frequency
identification (RFID), the Risk Management Framework (RMF), or Authorization to
Operate (ATO).
Evaluate,
install, maintain, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and test MDE, including
high-risk and life-support equipment and complex Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)-approved integrated or networked systems. Equipment may include magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) systems, computed tomography scanners, radiographic and
fluoroscopic X-ray systems, ultrasound scanners, surgical and dermatological
lasers, physiological monitoring systems, computed radiography systems,
proprietary local area networks, connected computers, and telemaintenance,
teleradiography, and telemedicine systems.
Calculate power
and space requirements and install MDE in accordance with manufacturer
specifications. Verify compatibility with existing utilities, equipment, and
components; identify necessary utility modifications; and oversee network
hardware selection for assigned equipment.
Ensure that
local area network (LAN) connections, fiber-optic and Ethernet cabling,
switches, hubs, converters, and related hardware are installed, functioning,
and capable of interfacing with assigned medical equipment.
Configure and
maintain less complex systems, applications, security settings, and network
configurations. Troubleshoot basic network performance issues and recommend
hardware and software upgrades, patches, and applications for MDE and related
information systems.
Develop and
maintain disaster recovery plans and system lifecycle documentation, including
Certificate of Networthiness and RMF documentation for MDE requiring network
certification or accreditation.
Assist with
information assurance (IA) compliance for Logistics systems. Serve as an
assistant systems administrator for other information management and IT systems
covered by agreements between Logistics sections where MDE is integrated with
those systems, including systems supporting temperature-sensitive medical
products.
Conduct
cybersecurity analyses, inspections, and testing to identify network
vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with the
Information Management Division (IMD) to support MDE connectivity and
compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA).
Provide
technical support and guidance to equipment users. Mentor and assist BMET I
personnel in the safe use, application, testing, preventive maintenance, and
repair of clinical equipment and systems. Document investigations of equipment
hazard alerts, recalls, updates, and incidents.
Requirements
Security+
Certification
Graduation from
a military BMET course or a degree in biomedical equipment technology or
engineering from an accredited college.
At least four
years of relevant experience, including repair and maintenance of MDE.
DoD Information
Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification.
Benefits
Skills Required
- Security+ Certification
- Graduation from a military BMET course or a degree in biomedical equipment technology or engineering from an accredited college
- At least four years of relevant experience, including repair and maintenance of medical and dental equipment
- DoD Information Assurance Technician Level II certification
What We Do
Frontier Strategies provides technology solutions for healthcare and enterprise IT operations. Its work includes maintaining critical medical devices, implementing AI-driven clinical tools, strengthening cybersecurity, and managing SharePoint and database systems. The company also offers healthcare technology management, logistics and administrative services, software testing, risk management, and project management. It applies technology and established practices to help organizations streamline workflows, protect sensitive data, and achieve mission-critical goals.
