The Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) at VA Phoenix Medical Center, within the Clinical Engineering Service, works in support of the Biomedical Engineering service by providing leadership, guidance, and supervision among assigned employees.
Additionally, the supervisory BESS provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients and administrators for all matters of concerns relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of medical equipment.
Major duties to include but not limited to: FUNCTIONS: Lifecycle management of any and all medical systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical and network support. Performs advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices and systems involving their interfaces and connections to information systems either directly or through the facility's hardwired and wireless networks.
Develops policy for the Biomedical Engineering department and local facility as needed. Translates management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled biomedical work operations.
Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies 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). Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Implements the Biomedical Section training program, in-house cross training, and vendor training, to ensure that technicians are kept abreast of the changing technology. Uses knowledge of government contract procedures and documentation requirements to develop statements of work, sole source justifications, other applicable documentation (6550, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), etc.) and to oversee vendor work.
Investigates, remediates and documents recalls and safety alerts within established timeframes. Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology, including scientific advances, network protocols, and vendor changes. Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff. Provides mentoring and technical training to peers and development graded BESS. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Functions: Develops goals, objectives, and policy for the medical equipment management program and monitors progress; Provides analysis, identifies, and plans workload among subordinates in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Assigns daily work to staff, establishing priorities based on workload related to BESS and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
Advises supervisor and other management officials as necessary on status of critical medical equipment that may adversely impact veteran care and/or access; Provides input to the annual budget for the unit, and monitors spending throughout the fiscal year to ensure that adequate resources are available to support mission.
Leads the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made. Develops performance standards for subordinates; evaluates work performance of subordinates using work order and other relevant data.
Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters; serves as coach and facilitator in consensus building activities among team members; Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; Plans for long-range staffing needs, considering changes to medical equipment inventory, medical center strategic plan, and budget; Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends selection, appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions; Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinates, subject to approval by higher level officials, supervisors, or others; Approves and monitors the use of overtime and/or alternate tours needed to accomplish work.
Performs other duties as assigned. Environment of Care Follows Life Safety Management (fire protection) procedures. Reports safety hazards, accidents and injuries. Reviews hazardous materials/Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)/waste management. Follows Emergency Preparedness plan. Follows security policies/procedures.
Complies with federal, state and local environmental and other requirements preventing pollution, minimizing waste, and conserving cultural and natural resources. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
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Queen.Dimas@va.gov · 562-826-8000
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $122749 – $159575/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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