Duties
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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Questionnaire. This is accomplished by submitting the application. There is nothing that needs to be attached to this application to meet this requirement.
3. SF-50, if applicable
4. DD-214/NGB 22 (if claiming former AKNG member), if applicable
5. Any additional documentation you wish to submit for consideration.
Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process. We recommend using the resume building within USAJOBS. Please log into USAJOBS, go to your "Documents", make sure you're in the "Resumes" section and select the "Upload or build resume" button, then click on "Build resume". Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:
Job Information:
- Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.)
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.