Biomedical Equipment Specialist
Company: VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Location: Roseburg
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) works
within the FMS Engineering Service at the VA Roseburg Health Care
System in Roseburg, Oregon. This is an open continuous
announcement. Qualified candidates will be referred to the
Selecting Manager approximately every 14 days from the date of
posting until the closing date. Qualifications Basic Requirements:
--- United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States ---
After a determination is made that it is not possible to recruit
qualified citizens, necessary personnel may be appointed on a
temporary basis under authority of 38 U.S.C --- 7405 without regard
to the citizenship requirements of 38 U.S.C --- 7402 or any other
law prohibiting the employment of or payment of compensation to a
person who is not a citizen of the United States --- Candidates
must meet all other requirements for the grade and position
concerned --- Education: (1) 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,
(2) Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a
related field such as Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or
Information Technology --- OR, (3) 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. ---
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 --- Grade Determinations GS-5 (Entry Level) Requirements:
Experience or Education --- None beyond basic requirements --- GS-7
(Developmental Level 1) Requirements: Experience --- At least one
year of experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level --- In
addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate
all of the following KSAs: Ability to read, interpret, and apply a
great variety of technical data such as schematic drawings, wiring
diagrams, table charts, mathematical expressions and formulas ---
Ability to learn equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and
repair procedures from training materials and courses ---
Fundamental knowledge of electronics to include analog, digital and
microprocessor theory, pneumatics, hydraulics, optics,
electro-mechanics, physics, basic networking, and chemistry ---
Knowledge of the use of standard level test equipment to include,
but not limited to, multimeters, electrical safety analyzers,
patient simulator, storage oscilloscopes, manometers, tachometers,
etc --- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology,
medical equipment, and technology --- Knowledge of basic
networking, computer/server hardware/software and information
technologies and computer virus protection software, available
software patches and upgrades, and information security tools (i.e
--- Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems, McAfee, etc.) ---
GS-9 (Developmental Level 2) Requirements: Experience --- At least
one year of experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level --- In
addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate
all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of electronics and electricity
including analog and intermediate digital electronics to test,
calibrate, maintain, and repair biomedical equipment and moderately
complex biomedical instrumentation systems --- Skill in the setup
and use of standard and advanced level test equipment to perform
precise and detailed analysis of the operating and design
characteristics of equipment and initiate repairs, reconfiguration,
or redesign of moderately complex medical systems --- Skill in
applying theory, concepts, techniques, design characteristics,
operation, and functions to assist and support installation,
operation, test, maintenance, repair, design, and modification for
a comprehensive range of medical equipment connected to networks or
other operating systems --- Ability to evaluate practical and
technical information from manufacturers, contract specifications,
manuals, and historical data in order to perform analysis required
to make effective recommendations concerning operation,
maintenance, and repair of medical equipment --- Ability to perform
testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving their
interfaces and connections to other medical devices, clinical
systems, or information systems either directly or through the
hospitals hardwired and wireless networks --- Ability to use
application software and hardware as it relates to the operation
and diagnostics of medical equipment --- Knowledge of computer
equipment with a wide variety of software to input and retrieve
data as required, and to prepare a variety of specific working
documents and forms such as spreadsheet, database, word processing,
and other similar products --- GS-11 (Full Performance Level)
Requirements: Experience --- At least one year of experience
equivalent to the GS-9 grade level --- Certification as a Certified
Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Laboratory
Equipment Specialist (CLES), Net+ and A+ are highly desirable at
this level but not required --- In addition to the experience
above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Knowledge of a wide range of sciences including, but not limited
to, electronics (analog and digital), computer science/networking,
mechanical engineering design, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry,
physiology, medical terminology, anatomy, optics, and biology to
perform duties of a broad scope and nature on complex and
sophisticated patient-related medical systems and sub-systems ---
Ability to perform advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical
devices involving their interfaces and connections to information
systems either directly or through the hospitals hardwired and
wireless networks --- Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to
safe operation of medical instrumentation such as National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Joint Commission (TJC),
and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
(AAMI) --- Skill in the use of all types of test and calibration
equipment such as digital multi-meters, electrical safety
analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, digital
oscilloscopes, pulse generators, and Local Area Network (LAN)
analyzers in performing troubleshooting/repair and preventive
maintenance activities --- Ability to configure and maintain
medical servers and desktop computers --- (f) Knowledge of
contracting regulations, requirements, and specific contract
specifications including performance-based contracts ---
References: VHA 5005, Appendix G49, Biomedical Equipment Specialist
Qualification Standard --- The full performance level of this
vacancy is GS-11.The actual grade at which an applicant may be
selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-05 to GS-11 ---
Preferred Experience: Preferred minimum 3 years bio-med experience
--- This is a career ladder starting at GS-5 thru GS-11 ---
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); Heavy
carrying (45 pounds and over); Reaching above shoulder; Walking (4
hours); Standing (4 hours); Repeated bending; Climbing, use of legs
and arms; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular
coordinating simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"
to Jaeger 1 to 4; Near vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and
to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish
shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental & emotional
stability required --- Environmental Factors: Outside and inside;
Excessive heat; Excessive cold; Excessive noise, intermittent;
Radiant energy; Electrical energy; Working around machinery with
moving parts; Working closely with others; Working alone. Duties
"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. Biomedical support
requires 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 clinical care
provided by doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff throughout
VA. Medical equipment supported by the BESS is maintained to the
standards required by multiple accrediting agencies (e.g. Food and
Drug Administration, The Joint Commission, the National Fire
Protection Association, etc.). Lifecycle management 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; Duties include, but are not limited to the
following: Lifecycle management of all medical systems such as
imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical
and network support. Coordinates and works effectively with other
facility support departments including but not limited to
Facilities Management Service (FMS), Office of Information
Technology (OIT), Patient Safety, Sterile Processing Service (SPS),
Logistics, Contracting, Informatics, and Environmental Management
Service (EMS). Specific tasks include but are not limited to
incoming inspections, regular and unscheduled maintenance, and
planning for end of life replacement in conjunction with clinical
services. Utilizes common test equipment including, but not limited
to patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, test
phantoms, electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, and
multimeters. Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety
codes and standards of regulatory bodies. Documents all work
performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
This documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory body
requirements, the Office of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM)
Documentation of Services policies and guidelines, and other VA
requirements. Applies basic networking principles to resolve
medical system communication issues including, but not limited to,
node to server failures. Adheres to VA Medical Device Cyber
Security policies and procedures in pre-procurement, during system
implementation, and throughout the life of the system. Loads
operating system (OS) and clinical application software as needed.
Executes VA policy when responding to network incident response.
Functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps
appropriate certification levels. Uses knowledge of government
contract procedures and documentation requirements to develop
statements of work, sole source justifications, other applicable
documentation and to oversee vendor work. Investigates, remediates
and documents Repairable Medical Device (RMD) recalls and safety
alerts issued through the VA Alerts and Recall Management System
(ARMS) within established timeframes. Participates in local safety
improvement processes such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), safety
work groups, and Environment of Care Rounds. Maintains knowledge of
the state of the art in medical technology, including scientific
advances, network protocols, and vendor changes. Provides mentoring
and technical training to peers and BESS at developmental levels.
May be tasked with leading and managing installation or upgrade
projects for medical devices and systems. This includes but is not
limited to pre-implementation planning and coordination with end
users, vendors, and other onsite support staff (OIT, Informatics,
SPS, etc.) Additional duties are performed as assigned by
supervisor related to maintenance, remediation, and tracking of
medical systems (action items, special projects, etc.) to meet
mission critical requirements. May be asked to assist in other
administrative duties as well, including participating in hiring
panels. Represents Biomedical/Clinical Engineering department on
committees and in meetings as delegated by supervisor Work
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 Compressed/Flexible: No
Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized in accordance with
agency policy. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be
Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"
Keywords: VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, Eugene , Biomedical Equipment Specialist, Other , Roseburg, Oregon
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