Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Careerwebsite; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwebsite seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to manage the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems. You will troubleshoot issues, perform inspections and maintenance, document actions in CMMS, and respond to recalls and incident notifications.

The role requires regulatory awareness and project involvement with staff education. Responsibilities include ensuring cybersecurity for clinical systems, maintaining backups, and supporting end users.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering.
• Associates or higher degree in electronics/IT/engineering with 1 year experience.
• DOD biomedical equipment technician training or HTM certificate programs are acceptable.
• CBET/CRES/CLES/CHTM certifications are recognized.
• 1 year of creditable experience can substitute certain education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Troubleshoots equipment using technical data and corrective actions.
• Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance.
• Documents work in CMMS and other systems.
• Responds to hazard alerts, recalls, and incidents affecting equipment.
• Maintains system backups, network connectivity, and cybersecurity measures.
• Provides customer support to staff and educates on safe operation.
• Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Serves as COR or purchase cardholder and develops procurement docs.
• Mentors staff and stays updated on technology advancements.

Skills

Medical equipment troubleshooting

Customer support

Project management

Documentation & record-keeping

Mentorship & training

Technical problem solving

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Associates or higher in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering

Associates or higher in electronics/IT/engineering + 1 year experience

DOD biomedical equipment technician training

DOD repair/maintenance of electronic systems or IT + 1 year experience

HTM certificate program with internship

HTM certificate program without internship + 1 year experience

Certification: CBET/CRES/CLES/CHTM

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical safety analyzers

Defibrillator analyzers

LAN analyzers

Job description

OPENING DATE: 09/11/2026

CLOSING POSTING DATE: 09/30/2026

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

To view additional job duties and descriptions, visit: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS. To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following:

a. 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).

b. Education, Experience, or Certification.

• Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR
• Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
• Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR
• Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
• Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR
• Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
• 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:

To qualify for the GS-11 level.

• Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of standards including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems.
  • Skill in using test and calibration equipment including digital multi meters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, manometers, tachometers, and Local Area Network (LAN) analyzers.
  • Skill in interpreting a variety of technical data including schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
  • Skill in applying networking principles, such as Access Control List (ACL), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN).
  • Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot medical equipment and clinical system interfaces.
  • Ability to maintain medical computers and software.
  • Ability to manage projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.