Army Biomedical Equipment SpecialistEnlisted

68A MOS

Job Detail

Service and maintain all medical equipment.

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (i.e., test, operates, lubricates, adjusts, tightens and cleans, etc.), Calibration, Verification, Certification (CVC), electrical safety tests, on medical and medically related equipment; troubleshoot to isolate malfunctioning or defective parts and/or boards on medical and medically related equipment; effect repairs by replacing malfunctioning or defective parts and/or boards on medically related equipment; fabricate field expedient repair parts for field medical equipment; computes power requirements for field medical equipment; perform pre-issue inspections and installations of medical equipment; establishes and maintains procedures to ensure an effective preventive maintenance program; performs quality control and acceptance inspections (does not include Center for Devices and Radiological Health-CDRH compliance testing or acceptance of Imaging Systems) on medical equipment and medically related equipment; provides medical maintenance advice to units not authorized 68A3O/4O/5O personnel; contribute to the development of medical maintenance Standard Operating Procedures; supervises, advises and assists in the training of subordinate personnel and may serve as Team Leader for maintenance operations; troubleshoot malfunctioning or defective discrete electronic components and/or boards on 3 phase radiological systems, lasers and other complex integrated medical and medically related systems; effect repairs by replacing malfunctioning or defective discrete electronic components and/or boards on 3 phase radiological systems, lasers, other complex integrated medical systems and medically related systems; performs quality control and acceptance functions (to include Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) compliance testing or acceptance of Imaging Systems), at all levels of medical maintenance to include depot; rebuilds and overhauls medical equipment and medical systems; perform quality control functions relevant to the performance of medical maintenance operations; participates in the planning of power and space requirements for installation medical equipment and medical systems and installs units to manufacturer's specifications; supervises contract equipment installations and performs acceptance inspections of contract compliance; develops medical maintenance SOPs; conducts training of subordinate maintenance personnel; prepares and conducts In-Service PMCS training programs for medical equipment operators; serve as advisor to senior personnel on medical maintenance operations in medical facilities and medical TO&E units.

Supervise medical maintenance operations and quality control functions relevant to the performance of medical maintenance operations; supervise the requisitioning and stocking of maintenance repair parts and supplies; determines need for and schedules personnel for attendance at specialized manufacturer courses; organizes and supervises inspections and maintenance teams; review installation and acceptance procedures for all types of medical equipment and medical systems; develops and supervises technical and administrative training to military and civilian personnel; perform duties as Contracting Officer Representative; advises and assists in administrative fiscal, personnel, Medical Care Support Equipment (MEDCASE)/Capital Expenditure Equipment Program (CEEP) and supply matters; advises procurement personnel of functional and safety aspects of medical equipment and medical systems; advise commanders on specific medical systems, to include requirements for utilities and advantages and disadvantages of contract versus in-house maintenance; serve as advisor on medical maintenance operations, to senior personnel in Medical Activities, Medical Centers and Medical TO&E units; perform technical and administrative management, coordination, control, and operational duties as the principal medical maintenance NCO; review quality control procedures relevant to the performance of medical maintenance operations; reviews MOD Technical training procedures and advises subordinates on technical training issues; writes, develops, and coordinates command-wide regulations and policies relating to Army Medical Department Logistical Material Maintenance Programs; serve as advisor on medical maintenance operations to senior personnel in Major Commands, Medical Activities, Medical Centers, and Medical TO&E units.

Carries out policies and standard of the performance, training, appearance and conduct of enlisted personnel; advises and initiates recommendations to the commander and staff in matters pertaining to the local NCO support channel; perform technical and administrative management, coordination, control, and operational duties as the principal medical maintenance NCO; review quality control procedures relevant to the performance of medical maintenance operations; reviews MOD Technical training procedures and advises subordinates on technical training issues; writes, develops, and coordinates command-wide regulations and policies relating to Army Medical Department Logistical Material Maintenance Programs; serve as advisor on medical maintenance operations to senior personnel in Major Commands, Medical Activities, Medical Centers, and Medical TO&E units; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.

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