Biomedical Equipment Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Orlando, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BEES) at the full performance level within Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Service at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS), supporting the medical equipment management program. The role troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on a range of medical devices and clinical systems, manages their lifecycle, and supports their safe and reliable operation. The specialist documents work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other appropriate systems; responds to hazard alerts, recalls, and incidents; monitors backups and network connectivity; mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and maintains clinical systems.

The position also involves managing projects, supporting clinical staff by evaluating issues and providing solutions, and educating staff on safe equipment operation and user-level maintenance. The specialist may serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or purchase card holder, develop documentation for purchasing commodities or vendor services, and monitor contractor performance. The role requires compliance with applicable standards and regulations, providing guidance and mentorship, and maintaining technical knowledge through professional development and training.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework is unavailable, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception under VA policy for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Meet at least one qualifying education, training, experience, or certification pathway: an associate or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering; an associate or higher degree in electronics, information technology, or another engineering field plus one year of creditable experience; qualifying foreign education equivalency; completion of a DOD biomedical equipment technician training program; completion of a DOD electronic systems or information technology repair and maintenance training program plus one year of creditable experience; completion of a biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program with an internship or apprenticeship; completion of such a certificate program without an internship plus one year of creditable experience; or current or prior CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM certification.
• For GS-11, one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level directly related to the position.
• Knowledge of NFPA, FDA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and AAMI standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Skill using test and calibration equipment, including digital multimeters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, manometers, tachometers, and LAN analyzers.
• Skill interpreting technical data, including schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Skill applying networking principles such as ACL, TCP/IP, and VLAN.
• Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot medical equipment and clinical system interfaces.
• Ability to maintain medical computers and software.
• Ability to manage projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Must be able to stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, and maintain intense concentration for long periods under adverse conditions; heavy lifting over 40 pounds can be performed with assistance when needed; certain electronic component repairs require adequate eyesight and dexterity.
• Selected applicants are subject to pre-appointment urinalysis, background/security investigation, online onboarding, and required identification and application documentation.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel requirement.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to the conditions described in the announcement.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.

Nice To Haves

• At least 12 months of experience in lifecycle management of medical systems, including imaging, life support, dialysis, and patient monitoring, with both physical and network support.
• Fundamental knowledge of Joint Commission (TJC) and NFPA requirements as they relate to Facilities Management and Health Technology Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Troubleshoot medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Perform incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Document work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and document actions in the appropriate systems.
• Respond to and remediate hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Monitor system backups, ensure network connectivity, mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintain clinical systems.
• Use test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Manage projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Provide customer support to staff by evaluating issues and needs, offering solutions, and keeping customers informed of status.
• Educate staff on safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• May serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder.
• Develop documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services.
• Manage, monitor, and evaluate contractor performance and address issues or deficiencies.
• Comply with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and technical skills.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of technological advancements through professional development and technical training.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree