Medical Equipment Repairer

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Medical Equipment Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform common tasks on most medical equipment.

I can maintain medical equipment in order to ensure a safe environment of care; review instructions to make repairs using cables, gears, shafts, and/or pulleys; and determine the nature and extent of repairs.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Frequent lifting of 10-40 lbs. and occasional heavy lifting.

Considerable standing, stooping, bending, and frequently working in cramped and awkward positions for prolonged periods. Some climbing and occasional working from ladders may be required.

Requires close hand-eye coordination and normal color perception. Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily indoors but with occasional outdoor tasks.

They are exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, broken bones, and serious bums caused by electrical shock.

Repairers work in contaminated and contagious disease areas, and with radiation and contaminated equipment. Subject to potential of electrical shock from handling high voltage/high frequency circuitry.

Subject to incidental occupational levels to exposure to: ionizing radiation; mechanical hazards, toxic chemicals, gasses, and fumes; pressurized steam; loud noise; and hot pipes/metal objects.

May occasionally work from a 6-foot ladder. Major Duties:

• Provide technical assistance and support to all customers of Biomedical Equipment Repair shop.
• Perform acceptances/initial inspections on new equipment.
• Inspect biomedical equipment systems to determine operational status and compliance with technical standards and specifications.
• Measure accuracy of devices, sound pressure levels, etc.
• Utilize hand and power tools in a safe manner, employing personal protective equipment (goggles, gloves, hearing protection, etc.) where appropriate or required by current guidance.
• Resolve installation and associated maintenance support problems.