Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist - Imaging

Veterans Health Administration; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging) to maintain imaging equipment and clinical systems within the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Service. The role requires knowledge of imaging principles and related KSAs, with appropriate experience or certification.

Selected candidate will operate at the GS-12 level, supporting the medical equipment management program and ensuring reliability of essential imaging devices in a high-stakes

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biomedical technology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• 1 year of creditable experience or relevant certification for the role.
• Certification such as CBET, CRES, CLES, or CTHM is preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain imaging equipment and clinical systems within Healthcare Technology Management (HTM).
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate life-saving imaging equipment under challenging conditions.

Skills

Imaging principles

Radiology practices

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Education

Associate degree or higher in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering

Tools

Electronic systems repair knowledge

Job description

The selected Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) will specialize in imaging equipment within Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Service. The selected will work in support of the medical equipment management program, by maintaining imaging equipment and clinical systems.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education, Experience, or Certification-(Documentation Submitted): 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 (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR Hold or having ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM). Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment. 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.

GRADE DETERMINATIONS. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade level specified. Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging), GS-12-(SF-50 Submitted if Applicable): Experience: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices and procedures. Knowledgeand

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, and maintain intense concentration for long periods of time under adverse conditions, such as troubleshooting, repairing and/or calibrating life-saving equipment while it is monitoring and/or supporting the life of a patient. Heavy lifting (over 40 lbs.) can be accomplished by getting assistance when needed. Certain electronic component repairs require adequate eyesight and dexterity.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.