The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. Troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on a range of medical devices and clinical systems.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems. Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using technical information to identify problems and complete corrective actions. Performs planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems in accordance with applicable procedures and manufacturer instructions. Assists with incoming inspections of medical equipment and clinical systems.
Documents maintenance, inspections, corrective actions, and other completed work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Assists with remediation and documentation of medical equipment hazard alerts and recall notifications affecting the facility. Applies basic networking concepts to computer and server hardware and software used with medical devices and clinical systems, consistent with applicable medical device protection requirements.
Uses test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and follows applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements when performing technical work. Provides technical customer support to staff by evaluating equipment-related issues and needs, responding with solutions, and communicating the status of work.
Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems, as appropriate to the assigned grade and level of responsibility. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08279F, 08280F, 08281F, 08282F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Note: You must submit a copy of your transcript or certificate to meet the basic requirements. 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/.
danielle.garrison@va.gov · 650-694-6000 X15166
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $67858 – $161729/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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