This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy & submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
This Biomedical Engineer position requires knowledge and skill in multiple engineering disciplines and specialized subject matter expertise in areas such as computer applications, electronics, mathematics, along with a background in human anatomy and physiology. Duties include but are not limited to: Uses engineering principles to provide professional, biomedical services for the institution and functions as a subject matter expert in the field. Applies project management principles to complex medical technology encompassing strategic planning, life-cycle management, deployments, and installations. These projects may be at the facility, VISN, or National level. Ability to be the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for medical equipment deployment and/or maintenance contracts. Stays abreast of emerging technology, identifies trends, and effectively advises administrative, technical, and clinical staff at various levels of the organization. Ability to conduct a medical equipment management plan compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies. Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program including medical device hazard investigations and assures compliance with the patient safety goals, the Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA), and TJC requirements. Ability to develop a continuing education program with regards to the safe and effective use of medical technology and/or research devices for hospital staff. Comprehension of networked medical equipment within VHA to include computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information/cybersecurity. Ability to perform basic troubleshooting on networked medical systems. Skilled in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F7896/F7897/F7898/F7899 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Karen.Chapman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. This position is covered by a special rate. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is eligible for coverage by a Bargaining Unit, but is not currently represented. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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