Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department, or experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration, or understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
A two-year associate degree or higher in an applied science, or equivalent military training.
Demonstrated competency to perform operational verification procedures, planned maintenance, and repair service on various medical equipment.
Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements, and International Organization for Standardization standards.
Familiarity with the setup and application of test equipment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings.
A minimum of five years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance.
Proof of COVID vaccination and flu vaccination during flu season, or appropriate documentation supporting a medical or religious exemption.
Submit a resume in Word document format that includes dates in each section (experience, education, and certifications).
Fill out the application form to the best of your knowledge.
Responsibilities
Provide medical device support, including corrective action and preventive maintenance under direct supervision.
Maintain daily records and report data related to the daily work schedule.
Support new incoming devices and projects, including the TV project, TUG project, medical gas project, new EKGs, Philips upgrade, anesthesia cart upgrade, new beds, dialysis pump inventory management, and CERNER.
About Blue Water Thinking
Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.
Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.
Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.
Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.
Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.
Job Description:
Provide medical device support, such as corrective action, preventive maintenance under direct supervision. Responsible for daily record keeping and data reporting related to daily work schedule. New devices coming in. ( TV project, TUG project, Med-gas project, new EKGs, Philips upgrade, Anes cart upgrade, new beds, Dialysis pumps inventory management), CERNER.
Location: VA Fargo Health Care
Basic Qualifications:
The Contractor key personnel shall meet one of the following basic qualifications, regardless of role in the services provided under this contract:
Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department
OR, Experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
OR, Understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations
In addition to the basic qualifications, the Contractor key personnel shall meet the following role-specific qualifications based on the core functions and services each will be providing under this contract.
Role Specific Qualifications:
A two-year associate degree or higher in an applied science or equivalent military training.
Demonstrated competency to perform operational verification procedures, planned maintenance, and repair service on various medical equipment.
Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards.
Familiarity with the setup and application of test equipment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings.
Level III Experience - A minimum of five years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance.
Eligibility:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role
Must provide proof of COVID vaccination + Flu vaccination during flu season, or, as an alternative, appropriate documentation that will support either a medical or religious exemption.
Compensation:
Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.
Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000
We are offering a $5,000 signing bonus for those that are local to the facility OR for those that are willing to relocate, $5,000 relocation assistance.
Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.
Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants
Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applying for this Job:
Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...)
Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge