Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Information Systems)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist to provide clinical and administrative support for networked medical equipment. This role requires a strong educational background in biomedical technology or related fields, as well as experience in healthcare settings. The specialist will manage projects, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher degree in biomedical technology or related fields.
• Certification as CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or hospital settings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for medical equipment.
• Manage projects related to clinical systems and cybersecurity.
• Maintain medical equipment and associated databases.

Skills

Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards

Advanced troubleshooting skills

Project management skills

Cybersecurity standards application

Medical network establishment

Education

Associates or higher degree in biomedical technology

Certification as CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM

Tools

Information security tools

Medical network technologies

Job description

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) (Biomedical Information Systems) provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters related to facility-wide lifecycle management of networks, networked medical equipment, and associated systems.

Duties

JOA: Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST-12737485-25-AJO.

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Major duties include (but are not limited to):

Requirements

Qualifications

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: (1) Associates or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering; OR (2) Associates or higher degree in electronics, information technology, or engineering (excluding biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR (3) Completion of DOD biomedical equipment technician training; OR (4) Completion of DOD training in electronic systems or IT with 1 year of experience; OR (5) Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate with internship or apprenticeship; OR (6) Completion of HTM certificate without internship and 1 year of experience; OR (7) Certification as CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM. Continuous certification maintenance is not required during VHA employment.

Grade Determinations: Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Information Systems), GS-12.

(1) Experience: One year of creditable experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent.

(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrate knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards; advanced troubleshooting skills for networked medical equipment; skills in maintaining medical equipment, databases, and software; project management skills involving clinical systems; application of cybersecurity standards; use of information security tools; and establishing medical networks including VLAN configuration, IP addressing, and security.

Preferred Experience:

• Vulnerability Management: Experience in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in IT/Medical systems
• Networking IT Experience: Practical experience with medical network technologies and protocols
• Job-Related Certifications: Certifications like A+, Network+, Security+ or similar
• Project Management: Ability to manage projects efficiently
• Hospital Experience: Experience in healthcare or hospital settings is highly desirable

Reference: For more information, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level is GS-12. The actual grade for selection is GS-12.

Physical Requirements: The work involves standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. PPE may be required, along with annual TB screening or testing as a condition of employment.