Medical Equipment Repairer - Medical Gas Technician
$ 28 - $ 32 / month
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- Performs inspections, installations, troubleshooting, testing, calibrating, adjusting, modification, and dismantling of equipment; replaces parts, configures elements to restore the equipment integrity; refurbishes and makes repairs on a wide variety of complex medical gas equipment and associated devices and systems (nitrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, and Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal (WAGD); medical, lab and dental air compressors, and medical/surgical and dental vacuum pumps; bulk oxygen supply tanks and ancillary equipment, e.g., oxygen generators, and bulk manifold feeds to the gas system.
- Examines equipment malfunctions through the proper use of modern complex test equipment.
- Identifies and diagnoses equipment failures to the system, module and component level, and maintains critical patient life support systems such as fixed and semi-fixed medical gas air compressors, medical/surgical vacuum pumps, dental air compressors and dental vacuum pumps and unique equipment to the medical gas systems.
- Performs periodic maintenance inspections on all medical gas outlets and in proper assembling, adjusting and calibrating of complex medical gas equipment and associate devices.
- Acts as a technical advisor for matters that involve outside vendors performing repairs or contract work on in-house medical gas equipment and makes recommendations to survey unserviceable medical gas equipment.
- Reviews work performed and overall performance of service vendors to ensure quality workmanship and that the equipment is paired and performing to specifications.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Pre-employment physical required
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Qualifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee is required to be able to lift at least 40 pounds, be on his/her feet at least 50% of the time, and walk approximately 3 miles daily due to making trouble calls and inspections. Climbing on ladders and scaffolds is commonplace and contributes to the arduous nature of the job. There may be special requirements for agility and dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination. Trips to satellite outpatient clinics are sometimes necessary and will involve transportation via station vehicle.
Most work areas are heated or air-conditioned. There is a hazard of electrical shock, burns, and various forms of dirt and debris while working on complex technical medical equipment. There are hazards of exposure to bacterial germs, caustic materials, and contamination both known and unknown, while working in clinics, wards, laboratories, isolation areas, etc. Work requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to half/full face respirators, air pack, dusk masks, safety glasses, and shoes appropriate to the work. Discomfort may be experienced while wearing PPE.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the . For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
SCREEN-OUT: Requiresthe ability to do the work of a Medical Equipment Repairer - Medical Gas Technician without more than normal supervision. To receive eligible status, applicant(s) must assure that resume demonstrates experience working in a hospital/healthcare environment performing repairs, installations, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibrations, adjustments, and inspections on a wide variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment (electrical, electronic, mechanical), including medical gas and ancillary equipment and components (e.g., air, vacuum, suctions, gas systems, etc.); reading/interpreting blueprints, drawings, manuals, wiring diagrams, and other specifications; and using instrumentation common to the trade to test medical systems, digital meters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and electrical safety analyzers.
A Quality Ranking Factor* has also been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position.
The quality ranking factor for this position is: Requires the ability to obtain an American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) 6010 and 6040 certifications within 120 days of hire OR possess a current or past valid ASSE certification. This is required to efficiently perform maintenance, repair, installation and modification of medical gas systems. NOTE: Copy of certifications required to receive credit.
*Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Most work areas are heated or air-conditioned. There is a hazard of electrical shock, burns, and various forms of dirt and debris while working on complex technical medical equipment. There are hazards of exposure to bacterial germs, caustic materials, and contamination both known and unknown, while working in clinics, wards, laboratories, isolation areas, etc. Work requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to half/full face respirators, air pack, dusk masks, safety glasses, and shoes appropriate to the work. Discomfort may be experienced while wearing PPE.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the . For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
SCREEN-OUT: Requiresthe ability to do the work of a Medical Equipment Repairer - Medical Gas Technician without more than normal supervision. To receive eligible status, applicant(s) must assure that resume demonstrates experience working in a hospital/healthcare environment performing repairs, installations, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibrations, adjustments, and inspections on a wide variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment (electrical, electronic, mechanical), including medical gas and ancillary equipment and components (e.g., air, vacuum, suctions, gas systems, etc.); reading/interpreting blueprints, drawings, manuals, wiring diagrams, and other specifications; and using instrumentation common to the trade to test medical systems, digital meters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and electrical safety analyzers.
A Quality Ranking Factor* has also been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position.
The quality ranking factor for this position is: Requires the ability to obtain an American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) 6010 and 6040 certifications within 120 days of hire OR possess a current or past valid ASSE certification. This is required to efficiently perform maintenance, repair, installation and modification of medical gas systems. NOTE: Copy of certifications required to receive credit.
*Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Measuring Instruments
- Quality Ranking Factor
- Technical Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Without more than normal supervision
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit at .
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Pre-employment physical required
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Qualifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee is required to be able to lift at least 40 pounds, be on his/her feet at least 50% of the time, and walk approximately 3 miles daily due to making trouble calls and inspections. Climbing on ladders and scaffolds is commonplace and contributes to the arduous nature of the job. There may be special requirements for agility and dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination. Trips to satellite outpatient clinics are sometimes necessary and will involve transportation via station vehicle.
Most work areas are heated or air-conditioned. There is a hazard of electrical shock, burns, and various forms of dirt and debris while working on complex technical medical equipment. There are hazards of exposure to bacterial germs, caustic materials, and contamination both known and unknown, while working in clinics, wards, laboratories, isolation areas, etc. Work requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to half/full face respirators, air pack, dusk masks, safety glasses, and shoes appropriate to the work. Discomfort may be experienced while wearing PPE.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the . For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
SCREEN-OUT: Requiresthe ability to do the work of a Medical Equipment Repairer - Medical Gas Technician without more than normal supervision. To receive eligible status, applicant(s) must assure that resume demonstrates experience working in a hospital/healthcare environment performing repairs, installations, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibrations, adjustments, and inspections on a wide variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment (electrical, electronic, mechanical), including medical gas and ancillary equipment and components (e.g., air, vacuum, suctions, gas systems, etc.); reading/interpreting blueprints, drawings, manuals, wiring diagrams, and other specifications; and using instrumentation common to the trade to test medical systems, digital meters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and electrical safety analyzers.
A Quality Ranking Factor* has also been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position.
The quality ranking factor for this position is: Requires the ability to obtain an American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) 6010 and 6040 certifications within 120 days of hire OR possess a current or past valid ASSE certification. This is required to efficiently perform maintenance, repair, installation and modification of medical gas systems. NOTE: Copy of certifications required to receive credit.
*Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Most work areas are heated or air-conditioned. There is a hazard of electrical shock, burns, and various forms of dirt and debris while working on complex technical medical equipment. There are hazards of exposure to bacterial germs, caustic materials, and contamination both known and unknown, while working in clinics, wards, laboratories, isolation areas, etc. Work requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to half/full face respirators, air pack, dusk masks, safety glasses, and shoes appropriate to the work. Discomfort may be experienced while wearing PPE.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the . For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
SCREEN-OUT: Requiresthe ability to do the work of a Medical Equipment Repairer - Medical Gas Technician without more than normal supervision. To receive eligible status, applicant(s) must assure that resume demonstrates experience working in a hospital/healthcare environment performing repairs, installations, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibrations, adjustments, and inspections on a wide variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment (electrical, electronic, mechanical), including medical gas and ancillary equipment and components (e.g., air, vacuum, suctions, gas systems, etc.); reading/interpreting blueprints, drawings, manuals, wiring diagrams, and other specifications; and using instrumentation common to the trade to test medical systems, digital meters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and electrical safety analyzers.
A Quality Ranking Factor* has also been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position.
The quality ranking factor for this position is: Requires the ability to obtain an American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) 6010 and 6040 certifications within 120 days of hire OR possess a current or past valid ASSE certification. This is required to efficiently perform maintenance, repair, installation and modification of medical gas systems. NOTE: Copy of certifications required to receive credit.
*Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Measuring Instruments
- Quality Ranking Factor
- Technical Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Without more than normal supervision
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit at .