The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safe and effective operation of electronic equipment and to effectively manage and integrate electronics systems and their related information technology (IT) systems, throughout the entire lifecycle of the technologies. This position serves as a senior level electronics technician and member of the patient care team, responsible for the technical management of highly sophisticated electronics systems.
Ensures the safe and effective operation of electronic equipment and to effectively manage and integrate electronics systems. Manages the entire life cycle of electronic equipment and their related information technology systems. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Conducts or arranges training in the proper techniques and methods of operations of new electronics systems for clinical staff and operators, and for testing, calibration, and operation.
Provides technical advice and assistance to staff on equipment application. Coordinates equipment installation, performs initial tests of operability and integration, and deems equipment safe and ready for use. Provides or coordinates training and assistance in adapting equipment to changing environmental conditions, including those related to space, utilities, network integration, staffing, and policy and procedures.
Serves as consultant and advisor on construction projects involving analog and digital electronics technology, providing expertise for installation of highly complex and sophisticated electronics equipment and systems. Oversees overall implementation and management of electronics technology in his/her assigned areas.
Provides technical support for a wide variety of highly sophisticated and complex electronics equipment and systems including advanced analog, digital, microprocessor and computer based electronics with many interrelated sub-assemblies, system servers and sophisticated digital equipment connected to the Medical Center IT network and other systems.
Establishes appropriate maintenance strategies and performs preventive maintenance on equipment following manufacturer's recommendations and based on experience with equipment. Ensures warranties and service contracts are honored and all documentation is available. The incumbent analyzes maintenance trends, operating environment and equipment history to recommend/develop optimal maintenance strategies for complex electronics systems.
Analyzes and evaluates equipment problems, determining whether the problem is caused by use error, hardware or software component failure, physical damage, environmental factors, and connectivity/compatibility or communication/networking issues. Investigates, troubleshoots and diagnoses the root cause, often through consultation with clinical staff, IT staff, and/or equipment manufacturers, and use of past experience and other resources.
Ensures that electronics equipment continuously meets TJC, VA, CAP, radiation, and other standards for patient and user safety and standards of care. Responsible for establishing a stock level of repair parts and supplies and ensuring the availability of items needed for the daily tasks associated with the equipment within the assigned areas of responsibility. Serve as a purchase card holder.
Responsible for creating and maintaining documented equipment histories to provide information about maintenance, repair, adjustments, changes, upgrades, recalls and use error. Uses business and technical writing skills to clearly and accurately communicate matters of importance. Physical Requirements: Works under conditions of extreme stress caused by the nature of the mission which often involves the life and well-being of patients.
He/she must be able to interact effectively with all levels of medical center staff and must remain calm and analytical even under stress. Must have thorough knowledge of different department's operational and infection control procedures to enable him/her to function effectively while responding to equipment or facility related issues actively affecting patient care.
Performance of the incumbent's duties can be physically demanding involving walking, sitting, some standing, and long periods of intense concentration. Lifting of objects between 10 and 40 pounds is common, and on occasion lifting of heavier objects is necessary. Trips to satellite outpatient clinics are sometimes necessary and will involve transportation via station vehicle or privately owned vehicle.
The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD07447A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
aleatrice.thomas@va.gov · 769-226-0441
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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