Biomedical Engineer

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury VA Healthcare System is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to develop and implement the facility's medical equipment management program. The role focuses on recalls, safety alert processes, and lifecycle management of complex devices, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

The candidate should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree (or equivalent via CCE) and substantial biomedical engineering experience, including project management and collaboration with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Experience in biomedical device management and safety compliance.
• Ability to develop training and continuing education for biomedical staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the medical equipment management program.
• Lead recalls, safety alerts, and device hazard investigations.
• Advance asset planning from concept to implementation of complex equipment.
• Advise clinical staff on medical technology viability, safety, and compatibility.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across clinical and administrative teams.

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

CCE certification (optional with B.S. in other engineering fields)

Job description

Serves as a Biomedical Engineer (BME) within the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at Salisbury VA Healthcare System. Assists in developing and implementing the facility's medical equipment management program.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: [Be] a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with [VA Handbook 5005, Part II,] chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.g.)
• English Language Proficiency. Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
• Education and/or Experience. The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement:
  • (1) 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,
  • (2) 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

GS-12 Full Performance Level:

Experience:

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

1. Ability to conduct a medical equipment management [or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.
2. Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program, that address the safe and effective use of medical technology, and/or research devices.
3. 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.
4. Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA.
8. Skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.
9. Ability to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies

Assignment. At the full performance level, employees work under general supervision, with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment. Drawing upon extended professional and technical experience, employees demonstrate an intimate understanding of complex clinical and biomedical subject matter. They serve as institutional resources, working extensively with clinical stakeholders, supporting clinical services by leading market research, technology assessments, integration planning, and implementation of both current and emerging medical technologies, etc.

Preferred Experience:

3+ years of Biomedical Engineering experience to include Project Management, Contract Management, and IT/Systems Integration.

Reference:

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

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements:

The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.