Supervisory Biomedical Engineer

Veterans Health Administration

Durham (NC)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 195,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The incumbent serves as the Chief, Biomedical Engineering Section within the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for overseeing Medical Technology Management Support, Networking & Health Information Systems Support and Electronics Support, with a focus on patient safety.

Duties include leading the Healthcare Technology Management Program, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and NFPA standards, education of staff, device recalls, capital asset planning, policy development, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or higher in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
Ability to lead and supervise Biomedical Engineering staff.
Knowledge of healthcare technology management standards and safety.

Responsibilities

Acts as working supervisor in charge of Healthcare Technology Management Program.
Maintain and implement the Medical Equipment Management Program per Joint Commission/NFPA standards.
Educate staff on safe use of medical equipment; manage recalls/alerts and incident investigations.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Medical Equipment Management

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves as the Chief, Biomedical Engineering Section and has direct oversight of Biomedical staff as it relates to Medical Technology Management Support, Networking & Health Information Systems Support and Electronics Support; and patient safety matters pertaining to the aforementioned. A relocation and student loan repayment incentive will be offered based on the VA approved Policy.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited too: Performs as a working supervisor in full charge of the Healthcare Technology Management Program, as such has responsibility to maintain and implement the Medical Equipment Management Program that meets or exceeds current JOINT COMMISSION and NFPA requirements.

The implementation of the Medical Equipment management program will include but not be limited to assuring staff education on the effective use of medical equipment, management of the recall and alert program for medical devices, investigation of medical device hazards and incidents, and the acquisition and implementation of new medical technologies.

Responsible for various VISN wide and National communications, project coordination and committee memberships as it pertains to specific Healthcare Technology Management projects. Responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, installing/implementing Medical Equipment capital assets.

Responsible for creation and modification of all policies and procedures for medical equipment that meet or exceed Joint Commission, NFPA, FDA, SMDA or VA standards, including annual reviews, performance improvement, and implementation. Responsible for new equipment purchasing including planning, budgeting, prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing/installing new equipment.

Applies advanced theories, principles, concepts, and practices of Biomedical Engineering to keep abreast of changes in technology and utilize that information to meet operational needs. Manages the recall and safety alert program for medical devices. Instigates incidents to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA and Joint Commission requirements. Investigates situations or phenomena which have or may affect or compromise efficacy of medical services.

Acts as medical center liaison to outside agencies (manufacturers, FDA, etc.) concerning design, modification, application, operation, maintenance, reliability, performance, and incidents.

Directs quality assurance program for clinical equipment which includes incoming inspection and acceptance testing, performance and safety testing, calibration, and maintenance and repair programs Develops and implements curriculum for staff that addresses the safe and effective use of medical equipment and technology on a continuing basis.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Yes, Determined by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics 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/.

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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 $149973 – $194971/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

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