Biomedical Equip Sup (Imaging)

Veterans Health Administration; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marion VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeks a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist in the Healthcare Technology Management unit. The BESS-Information Systems team supports the lifecycle management of networks and networked medical equipment across the facility.

Qualified candidates hold at least an Associates or higher degree in a relevant field or approved certifications; U.S. citizenship and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of creditable experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of imaging principles including radiology practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards and usage.
• Ability to resolve complex failures on imaging equipment and clinical systems; perform advanced testing.

Skills

Imaging principles

HL7 & DICOM

Standards compliance

Complex troubleshooting

Advanced testing

Education

Associates or higher biomedical tech/biomedical engineering

Associates or higher electronics/IT/engineering

DOD biomedical equipment/HTM training

CBET/CRES/CLES/CHTM certification

Job description

The Marion VA Medical Center is looking for a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist located within our Healthcare Technology Management unit. The BESS-Information Systems provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of networks, networked medical equipment and associated systems.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens according to 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• Experience, Education or Certification: (1) Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR (2) Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR (3) Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR (4) Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR (5) Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR (6) Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR (7) Hold or having ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM). Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment. 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:Experience

At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards.
• Skill in applying standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Nuclear Radiation Commission (NRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Ability to resolve complex failures on imaging equipment and clinical systems.
• Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot imaging equipment and clinical system interfaces

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.

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.