Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

NCSL International; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to support lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, inspections, and CMMS documentation, with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and customer support to staff.

The position requires an associates or higher degree in biomedical technology/engineering or electronics/IT/engineering, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for VA employment.
• Education, experience, or certification as listed in Basic Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Troubleshoot medical equipment and clinical systems and complete corrective actions.
• Perform planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Assist with inspections on medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Document all work in CMMS.
• Remediate hazard alerts and recall communications for medical equipment.

Education

Biomedical technology/biomedical engineering degree (Associates or higher)

Electronics/IT/engineering degree (Associates or higher)

Job description

OPENING DATE: 09/21/2026

CLOSING POSTING DATE: 09/30/2026

Duties

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

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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 evaluation.
• 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:

• United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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 (