Biomedical Engineer

Veterans Health Administration

Marion (IL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 116,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The incumbent serves as a Staff Biomedical Engineer in the Major Projects Service at the Marion, IL VAMC, overseeing planning, design, and integration of medical equipment for the John Cochran Major Construction program.

The role includes advising on biomedical engineering practices, supporting clinical technology, analyzing equipment data, and ensuring safe, efficient patient care through system implementation and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

Manages the planning, design, acquisition, and integration of medical equipment and clinical systems as part of the Major Construction program.
Oversees activation of space, clinics, and Major Project requirements through project leadership.
Maintains, supports, and implements a Healthcare Technology Management Program meeting regulatory requirements.
Provides engineering guidance as a biomedical engineering subject matter expert in the Major Projects Service.
Supports clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent performs as a Staff Biomedical Engineer for the Major Projects Service within the Marion, IL VAMC. The Major Projects Service oversees all medical equipment and their associated clinical systems related to the planning, design, acquisition, and integration of medical equipment as part of the overall John Cochran Major Construction program.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manages the planning, design, acquisition, and integration of medical equipment and clinical systems as part of overall Major Construction program activation requirements. Manages the project or implementation lead to varying medical devices and clinical systems requirements to successfully activate space, clinics, and Major Project requirements.

Performs as a Staff Biomedical Engineer within the Major Projects Service that maintains, supports, and implements a Healthcare Technology Management Program that meets or exceeds The Joint Commission, NFPA, OIG, FDA, and other applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.

Serves as a staff advisor within the Major Projects Service in the area of Biomedical Engineering as well as engineering principles and practices, which relate to the area of specialization and scientific discipline, drawing from professional educational background, as well as practical experience.

Functions as a subject matter expert in the field of Biomedical Engineering who directly supports specialized clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance at a medical center. Conducts data analysis on medical equipment utilization, repairs, and errors to support the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). Develops the work performance specifications for a variety of service contractors.

Monitors the work of service contractors to assure that the work performance meets the needs of the medical center and conforms to the terms of the contract. Communicates essential contract information to personnel in the services. Interfaces with a multiplicity of services on solving problems related to both current and past contracts.

Assists in implementation of electronic devices, systems, and computers related to patient care equipment to confirm that they are utilized efficiently and safely. Observes the use of these devices and seeks user feedback to ensure new technology implementation supports and/or improves clinical workflow. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: AD-HOC only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 0000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $116362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.