Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Altoona, PA seeks a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) at full performance level to maintain and troubleshoot medical devices and clinical systems in the HTM department.

The role supports the medical equipment management program, documents actions in CMMS, and collaborates with staff while ensuring cybersecurity and network connectivity. Work schedule is 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Education as recognized by US Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Manages lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Troubleshoots and performs corrective action.
• Documents work in CMMS.
• Responds to hazard alerts, recalls, incidents and documents actions.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) at the full performance level within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. Troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on a range of medical devices and clinical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems. Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action. Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all actions in the appropriate system. Monitors system backups, ensures network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems. Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.

Provides customer support to staff, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status. Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder. Develops documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services.

Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies. Complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Provides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets. Maintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical training.

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 / Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist 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 $45127 – $107554/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.