Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) serves within Clinical Engineering/Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) and supports the lifecycle management of medical equipment and clinical systems used throughout the healthcare facility.

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist performs duties in support of the medical equipment management program. Duties increase in complexity and independence as the employee progresses through the developmental levels to the full-performance level. Major duties include but are not limited to: Assists with and, at the full-performance level, manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems, including acquisition, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and disposition. Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using technical data and performs appropriate corrective actions. Performs planned maintenance and incoming inspections of medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents maintenance, repairs, inspections, and other work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Assists with or responds to hazard alerts, recalls, and incidents involving medical equipment and clinical systems and documents corrective actions. Utilizes networking concepts and supports computer hardware, server hardware, software, and network connectivity associated with medical devices and clinical systems. Uses test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and established procedures. Provides technical and customer support to clinical and administrative staff by evaluating equipment issues, identifying solutions, and communicating status. Educates staff regarding the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems. Ensures work is performed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. At higher developmental and full-performance levels, supports cybersecurity requirements, system backups, equipment projects, procurement activities, and vendor/contractor services. At the full-performance level, may serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 14133F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.