MOS 68A—Biomedical Equipment Specialist

Qualifications for initial award of MOS 68A, Biomedical Equipment Specialist:

PULHES: 222221
Physical Demands Rating: moderately heavy
Required ASVAB Score: EL: 107
Enlistment Bonus: None
Security Clearance: None
U.S. Citizenship: Not Required
AIT Length / Location: 41 weeks at Sheppard AFB, Texas
Other Requirements

Biomedical Equipment Specialist (MOS 68A) Description / Major Duties:

The biomedical equipment specialist performs maintenance services and repairs on all medical equipment, medical systems, medically related equipment and medically related systems.

Duties for MOS 68A at each skill level are:

MOSC 68A1O. Performs 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.

MOSC 68A2O. 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 (SOP). Supervises, advises and assists in the training of subordinate personnel and may serve as Team Leader for maintenance operations.

MOSC 68A3O. 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.

MOSC 68A4O. Supervise medical maintenance operations. Supervise 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.

MOSC 68A5O. 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.

Other Requirements for Award of MOS 68A:

Normal Color Vision
No record of conviction by special or general courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses listed in AR 27-10 (Military Justice), chapter 24 or otherwise required to register as a sexual offender under AR 27-10, chapter 24.

Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 68A:

M1—Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) Scan (skill level 2–4 only).
N8—Combat Service Support Automation Management Office (CSSAMO) (skill level 2 thru 4 only).

Article Last Modified: February 17, 2011

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