Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) to supervise lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems across the facility.

The role includes troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation in CMMS, with emphasis on safety, recalls, and facility readiness. The position supports staff across departments, provides user-level maintenance guidance, and may involve COR duties and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

Lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems.
Troubleshooting and corrective action for equipment and systems.
Performing incoming inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
Documenting actions in CMMS and tracking compliance.
Responding to hazard alerts, recalls, and incidents affecting medical equipment.
Monitoring network connectivity and cybersecurity implications for clinical systems.
Providing customer support, assessing needs, and communicating status to staff.
Educating staff on operation and maintenance of medical equipment and systems.
Assisting with contracting and procurement processes as needed.

Job description

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA South Texas Health Care System's Clinical Engineering Service is seeking to fill three (3) Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) positions at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

STVHCS/Clinical Engineering Service Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) support facility-wide lifecycle management of medical equipment.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to: Managing the life cycle of medical equipment and clinical systems Troubleshooting medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completing corrective action Performing incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems Documenting work in computerized maintenance management systems Responding to and remedies hazard alerts recall notifications and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems Documenting actions in appropriate systems Monitoring systems backup to ensure network connectivity mitigates cyber security vulnerabilities and maintains clinical systems Utilizing test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions Managing projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems Providing customer support to staff, evaluating issues and needs, responding with solutions and keeping customers abreast of status Educating staff on the staff operation and user level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems Serving as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder Developing documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services Managing monitors and evaluating contractor performance while addressing issues or deficiencies.

Complying with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements Providing guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skill set Maintaining and enhancing knowledge in technical advancements through professional development and technical training, etc. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: GS-05: 53620F, GS-07: 53621F, GS-09: 53622F, GS-11: 53832F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Notes: 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/. Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

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 $53382 – $125270/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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