The Staff Biomedical Engineer assists with the Healthcare Technology Management program for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. They are responsible for supporting a comprehensive medical equipment support program that must ensure the safety, reliability, and diagnostic/therapeutic efficacy of all devices employed in the direct and indirect delivery to patient care.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for supporting a comprehensive medical equipment support program to ensure the safety, reliability, and diagnostic/therapeutic efficacy of all devices employed in the direct and indirect delivery of patient care.
Performs activities related to strategic equipment planning, equipment procurement evaluation, equipment deployment and implementation, including equipment procured through the National Acquisition Center; hazard alerts and recalls; patient safety reports and incident investigations; networking of medical devices; computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) support; and achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Uses basic engineering principles to provide limited professional biomedical engineering services for the institution. Applies this knowledge to Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) functions involving complex, multidisciplinary medical systems.
Supports the equipment maintenance program, particularly preventive maintenance and electrical safety, by learning optimal inspection frequencies based on professional judgment concerning reliability statistics; manufacturer recommendations; accrediting guidelines or regulatory requirements; and, at times, developing instructions and specifications for new equipment or technologies.
Assists medical and administrative staff with contracts and purchase transactions related to medical equipment. Continually learns new technology, identifies trends, and presents information to other technical staff to support the HTM training program and keep staff current on changing technology within available resources. Uses this information to solve biomedical engineering problems.
Maintains professional engineering knowledge of legislative and accrediting requirements at the medical center. Requirements include federal agencies and standards-such as the FDA, NFPA, EPA, and OSHA-as well as state and local authorities having jurisdiction over protection, quality of life, and the environment, and accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Follows all applicable policies and procedures.
Coordinates and manages VAPAHCS projects requiring HTM involvement, serving as a lead or interface as assigned. Projects generally involve facility-based work and may include VISN- or National HTM-level initiatives. Assignments may span several weeks and require interdepartmental coordination. Supports the Medical Device Protection Program (MDPP), including devices within the Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) and related network-security issues.
Evaluates major failure problems and inadequate performance of medical-equipment systems. Develops knowledge of a broad range of medical-equipment systems to resolve these problems. Prepares quality-assurance monitoring reports, standard operating procedures, and preventive-maintenance procedures as required. Develops, assists in developing, or reviews medical-center policy within the assigned area of responsibility.
Presents written and oral communications and prepares technical, informational, and graphical documentation. Introduces new technology and practices involving medical systems to the medical center, often affecting clinical and administrative service processes.
Demonstrates a high degree of technical and management judgment, initiative, originality, and resourcefulness to efficiently anticipate, identify, and resolve unique technical and operational problems in a highly dynamic environment. Helps establish a constructive workplace environment that maximizes the morale and efficiency of HTM staff so the Medical Center's needs are effectively met. Adheres to the code of ethics and consistently behaves in a professional manner.
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Functional Statement #: 10672F, 10673F, 10674F, 10675F
MPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering.
Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. OR, (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed above.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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mohammad.ahmed@va.gov · 6506946000 X15104
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $84057 – $193838/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This is a Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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