Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
This position is for a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department located at Milwaukee VA Medical Center. The position works in support of the medical equipment management program which troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on medical devices and clinical systems.
Provides technical support for a wide variety of highly sophisticated and complex biomedical equipment and instrumentation systems including advanced analog, digital, microprocessor, computer-based electronics with many interrelated subassemblies, data network attached devices, and system servers; troubleshoots, diagnoses. and remedies user issues, equipment failure, and network interface problems. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment following manufacturers recommendations; ensures warranties and service contracts are honored. Maintains equipment history and recommends replacement when the equipment is too costly to maintain/repair or no longer supported by the vendor. Analyzes equipment problems determining whether the problem is caused by user error, equipment failure, or connectivity, compatibility, or communications issues. Coordinates installation, verifies that the equipment meets contract specifications, and performs initial test of operability. Provides technical advice and assistance to clinical staff on equipment potential, modification, and tailoring to specific clinical needs; provides training and assistance in operating equipment properly and identifying problems caused by user error. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06312F, 06311F, 06310F, 06309F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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. 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; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.