Biomedical Equipment Support SpecialistU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Las Vegas, NV, US

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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Las Vegas, NV, US

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Summary

Serves as Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in imaging equipment within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at full performance level, the BESS maintains imaging equipment and clinical systems.

Duties

Manages imaging systems and databases
Configures and supports interfaces on imaging equipment and clinical systems
Coordinates and implements cyber security 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 work groups
Manages the life cycle of medical equipment and clinical systems
Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and complete corrective action
Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems
Documents all work in the computerized maintenance management system
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 cyber security vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems
Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions
Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems
Provides customer support, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status
Educates staff on the safe operation of user level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems
Serves as the contracting officer's representative and purchase card holder
Develops documentation to purchase commodities and 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 skill sets
Maintains and enhances knowledge and technical advancements through professional development and technical training

Work Schedule

MF, 0730-1600

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Requirements

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.

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.

Conditions of Employment – Trial Period

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;

whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification / licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship : Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

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).

Grade Determinations – GS-12

Experience : One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs :

Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards.

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).

Ability to resolve complex failures on imaging equipment and clinical systems.

Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot imaging equipment and clinical system interfaces.

Assignment : For all assignments above the FPL, the higher-level duties must be of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity, and range of variety, as described in this standard at the specific grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. At the advanced level, BESSs, in addition to the duties at the FPL, manage networked imaging systems and databases and inter-connectivity with Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) related modalities and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). They use specialized diagnostic software, quality assurance tools, and test equipment. BESSs (Imaging) assist in designing and implementing security measures and a disaster recovery plan to prevent loss of patient data from imaging systems. They leverage advanced knowledge in performing manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging systems such as radiographic, mammography, computed tomography (CT), radiation oncology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and fluoroscopy. BESSs (Imaging) manage planning, acquisition, and installation of imaging projects. They submit required documentation to meet acquisition deadlines. BESSs (Imaging) coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate successful installation.

Education

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. Verify your education at http : / / ope.ed.gov / accreditation / . If using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript is required to receive credit.

Additional Information

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Government Administration

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Biomedical Equipment • Las Vegas, NV, US