Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Montgomery, AL seeks a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist to support the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System HTM department. The role covers maintenance of medical devices and clinical systems, with supervision, documentation in CMMS, and responsiveness to safety recalls.

The position emphasizes equipment lifecycle management, staff education on safe operation, and coordination with contracting and vendor activities while adhering to federal

Qualifications

Duties include diagnosing and repairing medical equipment and clinical systems.
Maintains and documents work in CMMS and participates in reviews.
Ensures system backups and cybersecurity considerations for clinical systems.

Responsibilities

Manages lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
Troubleshoots and completes corrective actions on medical devices.
Performs inspections and planned maintenance per schedules.
Documents actions in CMMS and coordinates with staff.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Medical device knowledge

Customer support

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. Troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on medical devices and clinical systems under frequent supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 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 basic networking concepts in accordance with the VHA Medical Device Protection Program (MDPP), such as computer and server hardware and software used in conjunction with medical devices and 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 cardholder. 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. Performs planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems Assists with remediation and documentation of hazard alerts and recall notifications concerning medical equipment impacting the facility. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Telework: Not eligible for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 59250F 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 $80509 - $104668/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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