USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist - Imaging
Bay Pines, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specializing in imaging equipment at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The role involves managing and maintaining imaging equipment as part of the medical equipment management program.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manages imaging systems and databases
Configures and supports interfaces on imaging equipment and clinical systems
Coordinates and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans
Performs manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging systems
Manages the planning, acquisition, and installation of imaging equipment
Serves as a subject matter expert on assigned committees, projects, and workgroups
Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems
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
Monitors system backups, ensures network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems
Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions
Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems
Contributes to compliance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics
Provides customer support to staff, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status
Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems
Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder as required
Develops documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services. Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies
Complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
United States Citizenship
Proficient in spoken and written English
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
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)
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
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
Preferred
CBET and CRES certifications
GE Healthcare or Siemens manufacturer training on imaging modalities
Benefits
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval, available funding, and in accordance with policy.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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