USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Lead Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Lead Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. The role involves leading HTM staff, managing medical equipment, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides guidance and mentorship for professional and technical development
Serves as a subject matter expert on assigned committees, projects, and workgroups
Identifies opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction, and addresses customer feedback effectively and in a timely manner
Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action
Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems
Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all actions in the appropriate system
Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems
Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies
Maintains knowledge of and complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
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
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
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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: (1) Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field OR, (2) Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience. OR, (3) Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program. OR, (4) Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience. OR, (5) Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship. OR, (6) Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience. OR, (7) 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
To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
One (1) year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate MUST demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Skill in managing projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems. 2. Skill in resolving customer concerns. 3. Ability to comply with standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). 4. Ability to lead staff in managing daily work assignments and priorities. 5. Ability to mentor staff in professional and technical development. 6. Ability to analyze data to monitor overall program effectiveness
Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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