Biomedical Engineer

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indianapolis VA Medical Center is seeking a Biomedical Engineer for the Healthcare Technology Management Service. The role provides biomedical engineering support across planning, acquisition, implementation, maintenance, training, and project management for a complex clinical environment.

The position emphasizes device lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical staff. Applicants may be referred while meeting licensure/certification requirements; final

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• CCE certification plus bachelor’s degree not listed above qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Provide biomedical engineering services to HTM program.
• Engage in strategic planning, pre-purchase assessment, and acquisition support.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Capital asset planning

Clinical technology expertise

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

CCE certification (optional)

Job description

The Biomedical Engineer for Healthcare Technology Management Service at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center, provides biomedical engineering services to a complex, technically sophisticated, and service-oriented program. Duties are wide ranging and include healthcare technology strategic planning, pre-purchase assessment, acquisition support, implementation coordination, equipment management, training, ongoing maintenance support, project management services, and Innovation Program support. 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.
• English Language Proficiency: Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time; OR
  • Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed above.

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).

Grade Determinations:

GS12 -Full Performance Level:

Experience:

• Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level GS11;

OR

• Completion of a post-doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

• Ability to conduct a medical equipment management [or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program, that address the safe and effective use of medical technology, and/or research sevices.
• Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements.
• Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
• Ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
• Ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety.
• Knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA.
• Skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12.

Physical Requirements:

A significant portion of tasks performed will involve utilizing a computer workstation for extended periods of time configuring software and managing networked medical system. This will involve prolonged periods of sitting or standing while viewing digital displays. The position will also involve lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40lbs on an occasional basis. The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working on ladders may be required. Some work may require the use of magnifying lenses and or microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components. Most of the work will be performed in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas.