Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in information systems within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at the full performance level, the BESS maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software, virtual platforms, and clinical applications software.
Major duties: Lifecycle management of network equipment including network switches, servers, routers and related infrastructure for any and all networked complex medical devices and systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring. Manages, troubleshoots and maintains complete systems of computerized networks, databases and servers including biomedical information systems that store or facilitate patient information.
Implements and plans for new and emerging technologies including but not limited to diagnostic modalities, network management and storage, and virtual data centers. Designs, implements and manages network incident response due to infection, loss of service or regional and local policy changes according to VA guidelines. Ensures proper security configuration for assigned devices and networks.
Regularly reviews and installs available approved software updates and virus definitions for applicable networked medical devices. Leads development of disaster recovery procedures for critical systems to be enacted in the event of device failure. Adheres to MDIA Guidelines in both pre-procurement and during system implementation. Loads operating system (OS) and clinical application software as needed.
Investigates, remediates and documents recalls and safety alerts within established timeframes. Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff. Functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps appropriate certification levels. Additional duties are performed as assigned by supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm, and 8:30am - 5:00pm. (Tours of Duty could include weekends).
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06326F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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angela.godbee2@va.gov · 706-733-0188 X31596
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $101313 – $131710/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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