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Is it your calling to serve our military and their families? Avosys is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) to provide services to the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) at the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) located in Omaha, Nebraska.
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TITLE: Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
LOCATION: (USAFSAM) - (C-STARS) - University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) - Omaha, Nebraska.
HOURS:

• Monday through Friday
• Standard hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Maximum 40 hours per week
• Occasional after-hours support as needed

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
Department: (USAFSAM) - (C-STARS) - University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) - Omaha, Nebraska.
Reports To: Simulation Program Coordinator / Medical Readiness Leadership
FLSA Status: TBD
Employment Type: Full-Time | W-2
Contract Overview
This position supports the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) at the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) located in Omaha, Nebraska. C-STARS partners with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to deliver advanced readiness training in biocontainment care, critical care, emergency medicine, and infectious disease air transport for Department of Defense medical personnel.
The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) is responsible for maintaining, repairing, testing, calibrating, and supporting medical simulation equipment used in military healthcare training while ensuring compliance with Air Force, DoD, and healthcare regulatory standards.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) to support the operation, maintenance, and readiness of biomedical and medical simulation equipment used in military medical education and training.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in biomedical equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and medical simulation systems. This individual will also support simulation training operations, equipment setup, instructor support, and program readiness activities.
Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) experience.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and calibrating biomedical equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic systems, medical equipment, hardware, and software troubleshooting.
• Experience interpreting technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and electronic diagrams.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards, including:
  • Department of Defense (DoD)
  • The Joint Commission
  • OSHA
  • FDA
  • NFPA
  • CAP
  • AAAHC
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a color vision test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military medical or deployment experience.
• Experience supporting military healthcare training programs.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience supporting simulation centers, audiovisual systems, moulage, hyper-realistic simulators, or task trainers.
• Familiarity with Air Force Technical Order Systems.
• Experience operating or supporting medical simulation platforms and training environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration, inspection, and repair of biomedical and simulation equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic and electromechanical medical systems.
• Maintain equipment maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Evaluate equipment for repair, replacement, or lifecycle upgrades.
• Inspect and test medical equipment to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support operation and maintenance of simulation equipment, including patient simulators and specialized training platforms.
• Prepare simulation environments before training and restore equipment following training events.
• Assist with daily operation of the simulation training program.
• Develop and maintain equipment operation, safety, and maintenance documentation.
• Train instructors and medical personnel on the safe operation and preventive maintenance of biomedical equipment.
• Support classroom setup, student activities, course logistics, and simulation center operations.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Travel occasionally to provide technical support, training, and subject matter expertise for mission-related activities.

Work Location
Primary duty location:

• United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM)
• Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS)
• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
• Omaha, Nebraska

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must successfully complete a Tier 1 (SF-85) Background Investigation.
• Must comply with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, OPSEC, and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive government information.

Work Environment

• Monday through Friday
• Standard hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (40-hour work week)
• Office, simulation center, laboratory, classroom, and medical training environments.
• Indoor and outdoor work environments supporting medical simulation exercises.
• Physical activity includes standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving simulation equipment.
• Occasional work in low-light, high-volume, and realistic training environments simulating aeromedical evacuation missions.

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to customer service and continuous process improvement.

Performance Standards
Personnel performance will be evaluated based on:

• Timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Compliance with Air Force, DoD, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Accuracy of maintenance documentation.
• Customer service responsiveness.
• Professionalism, teamwork, and mission support.
• Maintenance of required certifications and qualifications.

Travel

• Occasional travel (up to approximately 10 days per year) may be required to support training exercises, working groups, conferences, and other mission-related activities.

Clearance Level

• Clearance Required: None
• Position Designation: Unclassified Position of Trust
• Background Investigation: Tier 1 (T1) / SF-85 required prior to onboarding
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to Department of Defense systems and facilities.

Job responsibilities are subject to change to meet Military Treatment Facility requirements. Additional immunization record, security and background check requirements are also considered as qualifying criteria.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties as necessary to meet business needs. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with all company policies and applicable regulations.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Reference Code: N/A
Position Type: Full Time
Location: (USAFSAM) - (C-STARS) - University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) - Omaha, Nebraska.
Industry: Government Contracting
Shift: Monday through Friday - Standard hours: 07:30 - 16:30
Travel: Occasional travel (up to approximately 10 days per year) may be required to support training exercises, working groups, conferences, and other mission-related activities.
Salary: Based on Experience
Telework: No
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (210) 888-0775 or Jobs@Avosys.com for assistance.