USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging) (EHRM)
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $132K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in information systems within a Healthcare Technology Management department at a VA facility. The role involves managing imaging systems, supporting medical equipment management, and maintaining clinical applications and networks.
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
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
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
Provides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets
Maintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical training
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
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
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: Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist must be proficient in spoken and written English
Education and/or Experience or Certification: 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)
One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade
Knowledge of Health Level 7 (HL7) and Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards
Knowledge of advanced testing methods to troubleshoot networked medical equipment and clinical system interfaces
Skill in maintaining computer and server based medical equipment, databases, and software
Skill in managing medical equipment and clinical system projects that interface with an electronic health record or other information systems
Skill in applying cybersecurity standards to medical devices and clinical systems such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines
Ability to apply information security tools including virus protection, software updates, and operating system patches
Ability to establish a medical network including VLAN configuration, Internet Protocol addressing, and network security
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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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