Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeks Biomedical Equipment Support Specialists to support the HTM department. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform planned maintenance on medical devices and clinical systems to ensure patient safety and equipment readiness.

You will work with experienced BESS and Biomedical Engineers, learning as you perform duties, using CMMS for documentation, and adhering to standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Federal employment eligibility required.
• Education verification per US DoE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair medical devices and clinical systems.
• Perform planned maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Assist lifecycle management and CMMS documentation.
• Assist with hazard alerts and recalls notifications.
• Provide customer support and issue resolution.

Skills

Medical equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS documentation

Customer support

Networking basics

Education

Education recognized by US Department of Education

Tools

CMMS

Test equipment

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Richmond VA Medical Center is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Biomedical Equipment Support Specialists (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department. The incumbent works in support of the medical equipment management program. The selected BESSs will troubleshoot, repair and perform planned maintenance on a range of medical devices and clinical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Assists in lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems. Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action. Performs planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems. Assists with incoming inspections on medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Assists with remediation and documentation of hazard alerts and recall notifications concerning medical equipment impacting the facility. Provides customer support to staff, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status. Complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Spends a significant amount of time working with more experienced BESS and/or Biomedical Engineers to learn and develop technical and professional skills and knowledge. Utilizes basic networking concepts, 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. All other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 0730-1600 or 1530-1200 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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 $45956 – $109528/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.