Synensys is seeking Biomedical Technicians / Equipment Support Specialists (BMETs) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Biomedical Engineering Technical Professional Support Services (BETPSS) program. These positions provide lifecycle management, maintenance, and technical support for a wide range of medical equipment used in VA medical facilities.
The Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist performs installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment. The role ensures medical equipment remains safe, functional, and compliant with VA biomedical engineering standards, manufacturer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Personnel work closely with VA Biomedical Engineering staff, clinical personnel, manufacturers, and IT personnel to ensure the availability and reliability of equipment that supports patient care.
Location: Nationwide (VA Medical Centers and Outpatient Clinics)
Employment Type: Full Time / Contract
Seeking Biomedical Technicians / Equipment Support Specialists at multiple levels (Intern, Level I, II, III) to perform verification, planned maintenance, and repairs on a diverse range of medical equipment in VA medical facilities.
Associates or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering
OR Associates or higher in electronics, IT, or other engineering plus 1 year of relevant experience
OR Completion of the Department of Defense (DoD) biomedical equipment technician training program
OR Completion of a DoD electronic systems/IT training program plus 1 year relevant experience
OR Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program (with internship/apprenticeship, or, if not, 1 year relevant experience)
OR Holding or having ever held certification as Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) (continuous maintenance not required)
Level 0 (Intern): Entry level, internship (requirement is education/certification only)
Level I: Minimum 1 year hospital/healthcare experience in medical equipment maintenance
Level II: Minimum 3 years hospital/healthcare experience
Level III: Minimum 5 years hospital/healthcare experience
Familiarity with test equipment setup and use
Understanding of regulatory agencies, industry standards, and ISO requirements
Ability to read and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings
Basic networking principles (ACL, TCP/IP, VLAN)
Physical ability to frequently lift objects up to 40 lbs and occasionally more, bend, climb, and work in tight spaces
Strong analytical and communication skills
Must pass VA credentialing and background check, and comply with all safety, infection control, security, and facility policies
Must be able to travel as needed to assigned VA facilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at all times
U.S. citizenship or legal work status required
Synensys offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, paid time off, 10 paid company holidays and a 401(k) with company match.
Synensys is a veteran-owned small business providing consulting, learning, and analytical services to healthcare organizations to improve patient safety, team performance, and other key organizational performance outcomes. Our team is multi-disciplinary, representing extensive experience in medicine, nursing, management, instructional design, customer service, engineering, and information technology.
We have partnered with over 500 healthcare organizations in 14 countries including government, military health, public and private hospitals, clinics, and office-based practices.
Synensys was founded to address safety and quality gaps in high-risk industries such as Healthcare, Aviation, and Defense. These gaps or hazards lead to financial losses, serious injury, loss of organizational reputation, and even death. Our founder, Dr. Stephen Powell, experienced the death of his father in 2002 due to a preventable medical error. He quickly realized that his family’s loss was not unique or an isolated incident. Preventable patient harm and death due to medical errors became the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Dr. Powell believed we could do better, and 20 years later, Synensys has helped over 500 high-risk organizations in the U.S. and 11 other countries achieve better outcomes through the development of safer systems and operators.
