Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
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.
Experience and Education. Associates degree in Biomedical
Electronics Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology or
Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related technical field
such as Electronic Technology or Information Technology and two
years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist,
Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer, Medical
Equipment Repairer, or Information Technology Specialist.
Or,
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a
related field such as Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or
Information Technology.
Or,
Completion of a military training program in biomedical equipment
and two years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support
Specialist or Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service
Engineer, Medical Equipment Repairer or Information Technology
Specialist
Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed
under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a
direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in
written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a,
this part
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). Preferred Experience: 3-5 years
of Biomedical Engineering Experience with at least 1+ years of
previous leadership roles. Ability to analyze Healthcare Technology
data and make recommendations to optimize quality, efficiency,
performance, and productivity within service. Ability to perform
the full range of supervisory duties which would include
responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; assessments
of competency; evaluation of performance; selection of staff; and
recommendation of awards , advancement, and disciplinary actions.
Grade Determinations: Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist,
(Imaging) GS-12
Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11
grade level. Certification as a Certified Healthcare Technology
Manager (CHTM) is highly desired but not required.
Examples of experience include but is not limited to the following:
The application of engineering and mechanical concepts and
methodology to provide lifecycle management and technical support
of diagnostic, therapeutic devices, monitoring, and other equipment
utilized in the practice of medicine, and to improve health service
delivery systems at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
(VASNHS). Lifecycle management which encompasses the following:
technology assessment including defining requirements and analyzing
alternatives with clinical users; technology acquisition including
technical evaluation and best value determination of proposed
equipment and systems; technology implementation including site
preparation, incoming inspections, device/system integration,
network device security implementation and clinical/technical
training; technology sustainment including regular and unscheduled
maintenance, upgrades and enhancements, continuing education; end
of useful life tasks including decommissioning, data sanitization,
and technical evaluation for condition prior to disposal; and
strategic planning for end of life replacement in conjunction with
clinical services. The BESS (Imaging) maintains advanced imaging or
radiological devices and other medical equipment using established
local, regional and national policies and procedures designed to
meet criteria and standards from multiple accrediting agencies and
governing bodies. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must
demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Current knowledge of computer virus protection software,
available software patches and upgrades, and information security
tools.
(b) Expert knowledge of electronics, computer and networking theory
with experience maintaining, interfacing and troubleshooting
networked medical equipment to include VLAN configuration, IP
addressing, sub-netting, and network security.
(c) Ability to utilize and maintain computer and server based
medical equipment, medical record databases, and proprietary and
generic software, Experience with TCP/IP, HL7, networking, network
security, and DICOM standards.
(d) Ability to interpret, identify, and apply network engineering
principles and practices where there often times is no previous
example to follow, or precedence.
(e) Skill to distinguish networking problems from non-networking
problems and discuss various options with IT networking and
operations staff members. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/95 FEBRUARY
7, 2018 PART II APPENDIX G49 BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT
SPECIALIST GS-1601 QUALIFICATION STANDARD The full performance
level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an
applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical
Requirements: Incumbent must be able to stoop, reach, kneel,
crouch, and maintain intense concentration for long periods of time
under most adverse conditions, such as repairing and/or calibrating
lifesaving equipment while it is monitoring and/or supporting the
life of a patient. Acceptable hearing, visual accuracy, field of
vision, and color perception are required for working on minute
circuits. Moderate lifting is necessary. Heavy lifting (over 40
lbs) can be accomplished by getting assistance when needed. Circuit
repairs require adequate eyesight and dexterity for working on
high-density boards.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Las Vegas , Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, Other , Las Vegas, Nevada
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