Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of medical equipment.

Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting in lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems. Troubleshooting medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action. Performing planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems. Assisting with incoming inspections on medical equipment and clinical systems. Documenting all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Assisting with remediation and documentation of hazard alerts and recall notifications concerning medical equipment impacting the facility. Providing customer support to staff, evaluating issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status. Compiling with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Spending a significant amount of time working with more experienced BESS and/or Biomedical Engineers to learn and develop technical and professional skills and knowledge. Utilizing basic networking concepts, such as computer and server hardware and software used in conjunction with medical devices and clinical systems. Utilizing test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Educating staff on safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems. Managing the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems. Performing incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems. Responding to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all actions in the appropriate system. Monitoring system backups, ensuring network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems. Utilizing test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Managing projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems. Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder. Developing documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services. Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies. Compiling with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Providing guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets. Maintaining and enhancing knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical training. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm or 9:30am - 6:00pm. Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 25025F, 25026F, 25027F, 25028F 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. 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.