About the Position: This position is located at 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Leave accrual may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration, function verification, and safety testing on diagnostic and therapeutic medical and dental equipment. Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and test medical and support equipment within the medical center. Complete unscheduled maintenance on diagnostic and therapeutic medical and dental equipment. Provide guidance regarding if medical equipment should be maintained, upgraded, or replaced to management and professional staff. Provide training and guidance to new employees and non-journeyman. Follow safety and security procedures to maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Provide technology management and equipment repair/calibration support for the medical center; to maintain all equipment used in the center in optimum operating condition in order to ensure a safe environment of care for staff and patients; to assess and evaluate the condition and state of the art of in0use medical equipment compared with emerging medical technology for the purpose advising professional staff and executive management when making maintain upgrade/replace decisions. Uninterrupted delivery of quality patient care of accordance with current codes, regulations, and accreditation agency guidance is of paramount importance. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. 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.

Education

Some positions allow for an education substitution. This position is determined on experience only.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83BY DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-WRIGHT-PATT DO NOT CONTACT WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk