Biomedical equipment support specialist-information systems

Summary

The incumbent is a senior level Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS), Information Systems within Healthcare Technology Management at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OV AHCS) that consults on the lifecycle management of medical technology(s) regionally within assigned VISN(s) within VHA. The incumbent is an expert for specific networked medical technology(s) and serves as a liaison between Biomedical Engineering staff at VHA, VISN, and facility levels.

Duties

The Information Systems Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides input on medical technology to local facility and/or VISN on High-Cost/High-Tech requests as needed.
• Monitors emerging medical technology and trends across VISN.
• Provides consultations on strategic equipment planning as requested.
• Initiates and participates in technology assessment and product evaluations.
• Coordinates with regional/VISN and facility stakeholders including but not limited to medical staff, clinical personnel, Biomedical Engineering, OI&T, Facilities Engineering, Patient Safety, Logistics, Contracting, NAC, and equipment manufacturers on medical technology.
• Provides education and cross-training, sets up local and VISN training programs on topics such as networking, specific medical technology, etc.
• Coordinates and implements VISN rollout of technology updates/upgrades and activation of new systems.
• Provides education and creates local and/or VISN training programs for medical technology as applicable.
• Establishes and shares best practices for maintaining and managing medical technology.
• Assist and provide technical guidance to facility Biomedical Engineering staff (on-site as needed) on preventive and corrective maintenance, shares troubleshooting tips, training, and best practices.
• Serves as VISN expert on specific medical technologies and provides consultation on medical technology systems that span across multiple medical centers in the VHA organization.
• Administers guidance on specific technology networking requirements in accordance with established VA Medical Device Cyber Security policies and procedures.
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.

Work Schedule

7:00am-3:00pm (Monday-Friday)

Telework

Yes - as determined by the agency policy.

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Position Title/Functional Statement #

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist-Information Systems/PD82726F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report

Not required

Requirements Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens according to 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).
• English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Education, Experience, or Certification-Documentation Submitted Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR, Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR, Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR, Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR, Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR, Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR, Hold or having ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM). Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment. NOTE: You must submit documentation supporting how you meet the education or certification.

Grade Determinations for Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-13:

• Experience: At least one year of experience at the GS-12 grade level that demonstrates the technical competencies described at that level.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Skill in communicating technical knowledge across multiple levels of an organization. Skill in coordinating work across multiple sites of care such as ambulatory centers, medical centers, and health care networks. Skill in developing timely and economical solutions to technical issues affecting multiple sites of care. Skill in implementing policies pertaining to medical equipment and clinical systems. Skill in applying standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Ability to install and configure medical equipment and clinical systems including networked interfaces Ability to provide guidance on multiple types of medical equipment and clinical systems. Note: Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training; otherwise, we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, and maintain intense concentration for long periods of time under adverse conditions, such as troubleshooting, repairing and/or calibrating life-saving equipment while it is monitoring and/or supporting the life of a patient. Heavy lifting (over 40 lbs.) can be accomplished by getting assistance when needed. Certain electronic component repairs require adequate eyesight and dexterity.

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/. 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/.

Additional information

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