Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. This role troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on a range of medical devices and clinical systems.

Major duties include using common test equipment and maintaining knowledge of safety codes from TJC, NFPA, FDA, NRC, and AAMI. Documentation is done in CMMS, and recalls/safety alerts are investigated and reported with a focus on HTM lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Must submit a copy of your transcript or certificate.
• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If using foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes common test equipment (electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, multi-meters).
• Documents all work in CMMS according to HTM and regulatory requirements.
• Investigates, remediates and documents recalls and safety alerts within established timeframes.
• Identifies hazards and reports to supervisor for remediation; develops in HTM lifecycle management.

Education

Transcript submission

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. Troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on a range of medical devices and clinical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Utilizes common test equipment including, but not limited to, electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, and multi-meters.

Develops and maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).

In conjunction with supervisor or more experienced BESS and/or Biomedical Engineer, documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory body requirements, Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Documentation of Services guidelines and other organizational requirements.

In conjunction with supervisor or more experienced BESS and/or Biomedical Engineer, investigates, remediates and documents recalls and safety alerts within established timeframes. Identifies hazards during routine job performance and reports to supervisor so that action can be taken to remediate hazards. Focuses on professional development in all areas of medical technology lifecycle management including technical skills.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist/PD07812-F, PD07813-F, PD07814-F, and PD07815-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & Education

Note: You must submit a copy of your transcript or certificate to meet the basic requirements. 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 $67858 – $161729/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.