The incumbent will serve as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in imaging equipment providing clinical and administrative support for all matters of concern relating to the lifecycle management of advanced imaging or radiological devices and other medical deices managed by the Biomedical Instrumentation Service (BIS) at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS).
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Performs manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging equipment and clinical systems. Manages and monitors network systems, databases and cybersecurity vulnerabilities on imaging and radiological equipment and clinical systems. Coordinates and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans. Configures, supports and maintains radiology information systems and interfaces (i.e.
HL7, DICOM, TCP/IP) and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans collaboratively with EHR alongside PACS Administrators, OIT, BESS (Biomedical Information Systems) and other experts. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of imaging techniques, radiological practices, and procedures in resolving highly complex equipment failures that have immediate risks to patient safety.
Utilizes advanced radiological test equipment including but limited to radiation dosimeters, calibration phantoms, high voltage testing devices, KV and MA meters and monitor calibration devices in addition to common test equipment including electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, and multimeters, among others Compiles and maintains functional knowledge with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements including but not limited to the Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), American College of Radiology (ACR), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology, including scientific advances, network protocols, and vendor changes.
Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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.
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AMY.BAKNER@VA.GOV · 612-629-7180
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $97582 – $126859/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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