The selected Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) will specialize in imaging equipment within Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Service. The selected will work in support of the medical equipment management program, by maintaining imaging equipment and clinical systems.
Some of duties of the position include, but are not limited to; Manages imaging systems and databases. Configures and supports interfaces on imaging equipment and clinical systems. Coordinates and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans. Performs manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging systems. Manages the planning, acquisition, and installation of imaging equipment. Serves as a subject matter expert on assigned committees, projects, and workgroups. Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems. Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action. Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all actions in the appropriate system. Monitors system backups, ensures network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems. Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems. Provides customer support to staff, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status. Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems. May serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder. Develops documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services. Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies. Complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Provides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets. Maintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical training. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: The primary tour of duty will be M-F 8:30am to 5pm. However, the selectee may also be required to travel to different locations to assist with imaging equipment, which may be on-call for certain periods of time. (May be required to work on Holidays, weekends, and after hours) Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging) GS-12 82355F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Education, Experience, or Certification: 1.) Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR 2.) Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 3.) Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR 4.) Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 5.) Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR 6.) Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 7.) Hold or having ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM). Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment. 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/.
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