Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist-Imaging

Full Job Description

This position serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specializing in imaging equipment within the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Service at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Bay Pines, FL.

Works in support of the medical equipment management program and maintains imaging equipment and clinical systems.

**A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval, available funding, and in accordance with policy.** 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.

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 HealthcareTechnology 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.

**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. The evaluation document must be submitted with your application.

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

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging), GS-12: 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 Experience: CBET and CRES certifications. GE Healthcare or Siemens manufacture training on imaging modalities.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements. The position is mostly sedentary.

Occasionally require duties that are physically demanding involving walking, sitting, standing, climbing ladders, crouching, crawling, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and some prolonged periods of intense concentration, under adverse conditions.

Lifting of objects between 10 and 40 pounds is common, and on occasion lifting of heavier objects is necessary.

Trips to satellite outpatient clinics are sometimes necessary and will involve transportation via station vehicle or privately-owned vehicle. Major Duties:

Duties include but not limited to: 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.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 20384F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval, available funding, and in accordance with agency policy Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Travel: Driving may be needed to cover other clinics locally on occasion.

Active state driver's license will be required during onboarding.