Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist – Imaging

Synensys is seeking a Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist – Medical Imaging Systems to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Biomedical Engineering Technical Professional Support Services (BETPSS) program. This role provides specialized technical support for advanced diagnostic and therapeutic imaging systems used in VA medical centers.

The technician supports the lifecycle management, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex medical imaging equipment including Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Diagnostic X‑Ray, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Ultrasound, and Radiation Therapy systems such as Linear Accelerators.

The position ensures imaging equipment remains safe, reliable, and compliant with VA biomedical engineering policies, manufacturer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The specialist works closely with VA Biomedical Engineering staff, radiology departments, radiation oncology teams, medical physicists, and equipment manufacturers to maintain high availability of imaging systems critical to patient care.

Location: Nationwide (VA Medical Centers and Outpatient Clinics)

Employment Type: Full Time / Contract

Position Overview:

We are recruiting for Biomedical Technicians to support and maintain advanced medical imaging equipment (e.g., CT, MRI, X-ray, Linear Accelerator) in VA healthcare settings.

Required Qualifications:

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)

Minimum experience depending on level (I: 1 year, II: 3 years, III: 5 years) specifically with medical imaging equipment

Specialized Skills:

Experience with planned and corrective maintenance of complex imaging modalties such as CT, MRI, X-ray, and LINAC

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair in compliance with OEM and regulatory standards

Advanced ability to read, analyze, and interpret imaging schematics and safety documentation

Understanding and compliance with radiation safety standards

Additional Requirements:

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

Must be approved by VA/L-COR prior to start

About Synensys LLC

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.