Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Kings (NY)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 122,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in New York is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist to support lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems across the healthcare facility. You will progress through developmental levels, handling acquisition, maintenance, upgrades, and disposition while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

The role includes troubleshooting, documentation in CMMS, and collaboration with staff to educate on safe operation and maintenance of

Qualifications

Note: Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is required for federal employment.
If using foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript must be submitted.

Responsibilities

Assists with and, at the full-performance level, manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems, including acquisition, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and disposition.
Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using technical data and performs corrective actions.
Performs planned maintenance and incoming inspections of medical equipment and clinical systems.
Documents maintenance, repairs, inspections, and other work activities in CMMS.
Assists with or responds to hazard alerts, recalls, and incidents and documents corrective actions.

Education

US DoE-recognized degrees

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) serves within Clinical Engineering/Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) and supports the lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems used throughout the healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist performs duties in support of the medical equipment management program. Duties increase in complexity and independence as the employee progresses through the developmental levels to the full-performance level.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Assists with and, at the full-performance level, manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems, including acquisition, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and disposition. Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using technical data and performs appropriate corrective actions. Performs planned maintenance and incoming inspections of medical equipment and clinical systems.

Documents maintenance, repairs, inspections, and other work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Assists with or responds to hazard alerts, recalls, and incidents involving medical equipment and clinical systems and documents corrective actions. Utilizes networking concepts and supports computer hardware, server hardware, software, and network connectivity associated with medical devices and clinical systems.

Uses test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and established procedures. Provides technical and customer support to clinical and administrative staff by evaluating equipment issues, identifying solutions, and communicating status. Educates staff regarding the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems.

Ensures work is performed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. At higher developmental and full-performance levels, supports cybersecurity requirements, system backups, equipment projects, procurement activities, and vendor/contractor services.

At the full-performance level, may serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 14133F 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 $51329 – $122334/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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