Basic Job Description
The Biomedical Equipment Specialist is primarily responsible for servicing and maintaining all medical equipment. The equipment they work on involve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical and radiological principals.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Performs preventive maintenance checks and services (i.e., test, operate, lubricates, adjusts, tightens, and cleans) all medical equipment. Troubleshoots to isolate malfunctioning or defective components and/or boards on Medically related equipment. Computes power and space requirements for installation medical equipment and installs units to manufacturer's specifications. Prepares and submits medical equipment reports.
Supervises the performance of preventive maintenance checks and services (i.e., test, operates, lubricates, adjusts, tightens, and cleans) of medical equipment. Troubleshoots to isolate and repair malfunctioning or defective components and/or boards on medically related equipment. Participates in planning power and space requirements for the installation of medical equipment and supervises the installation to manufacturer's specifications. Prepares and submits medical equipment reports. Contributes to the development of medical maintenance Standing Operating Procedures. Performs quality control functions at all levels of medical maintenance. Supervises and advises subordinate personnel.
Training Information
41 weeks, 0 days, at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
ASVAB Score Required: 110 in aptitude area EL
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: moderately heavy
Physical Profile Requirement: 222221
Other Requirements
- Normal color vision required
Similar Civilian Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Medical Equipment Repairers
