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USAJOBS · 7 hours ago

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist-Imaging

Bay Pines, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specializing in imaging equipment within the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Service at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The role involves managing imaging systems, supporting medical equipment management programs, and maintaining imaging equipment and clinical systems.

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

Biomedical technology degreeImaging principles knowledgeHL7DICOM standardsCertified Biomedical Equipment TechnicianAdvanced testing skillsCybersecurity measures knowledgeCustomer support skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

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

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

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: 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)

If claiming education or certification as proof of meeting basic requirements, documents are required to be submitted with application

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)

Foreign Education: 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

In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade level specified

Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs on their resume and in their experience: (a) Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures. (b) Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards. (c) Skill in applying standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Nuclear Radiation Commission (NRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the American College of Radiology (ACR). (d) Ability to resolve complex failures on imaging equipment and clinical systems. (e) Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot imaging equipment and clinical system interfaces

Preferred

CBET and CRES certifications

GE Healthcare or Siemens manufacture 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.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.