Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. Troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on a range of medical devices and clinical systems.

Duties may include but are not limited to: Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems. Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using technical information to identify problems and complete corrective actions. Performs planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems in accordance with applicable procedures and manufacturer instructions. Assists with incoming inspections of medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents maintenance, inspections, corrective actions, and other completed work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Assists with remediation and documentation of medical equipment hazard alerts and recall notifications affecting the facility. Applies basic networking concepts to computer and server hardware and software used with medical devices and clinical systems, consistent with applicable medical device protection requirements. Uses test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and follows applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements when performing technical work. Provides technical customer support to staff by evaluating equipment-related issues and needs, responding with solutions, and communicating the status of work. Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems, as appropriate to the assigned grade and level of responsibility. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08279F, 08280F, 08281F, 08282F 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.