Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within the HTM department to support the medical equipment program. You will troubleshoot and perform planned maintenance on a wide range of medical devices and clinical systems at a VA facility.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, compliance with standards, and collaboration with staff to ensure safe operation and reliability of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using various technical data; performs corrective actions.
• Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Documents all work in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Responds to hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems; documents actions in the system.
• Monitors system backups, ensures network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems.
• Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Serves as a COR and/or purchase card holder; develops documentation to purchase commodities and vendor services.
• Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance; ensures compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provides mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) at the full performance level 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

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICE. 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 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 card holder. 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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 58938-A, 58939-A, 58940-A & 58941-A 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 $40736 - $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

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