Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging)

Veterans Health Administration • Minneapolis, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will serve as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in imaging equipment providing clinical and administrative support for all matters of concern relating to the lifecycle management of advanced imaging or radiological devices and other medical devices managed by the Biomedical Instrumentation Service (BIS) at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS).

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
• 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).
• Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards.
• Skill in applying standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Nuclear Radiation Commission (NRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Ability to resolve complex failures on imaging equipment and clinical systems.
• Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot imaging equipment and clinical system interfaces.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging equipment and clinical systems.
• Manages and monitors network systems, databases and cybersecurity vulnerabilities on imaging and radiological equipment and clinical systems.
• Coordinates and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans.
• Configures, supports and maintains radiology information systems and interfaces (i.e. HL7, DICOM, TCP/IP) and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans collaboratively with EHR alongside PACS Administrators, OIT, BESS (Biomedical Information Systems) and other experts.
• Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of imaging techniques, radiological practices, and procedures in resolving highly complex equipment failures that have immediate risks to patient safety.
• Utilizes advanced radiological test equipment including but limited to radiation dosimeters, calibration phantoms, high voltage testing devices, KV and MA meters and monitor calibration devices in addition to common test equipment including electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, and multimeters, among others.
• Compiles and maintains functional knowledge with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements including but not limited to the Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), American College of Radiology (ACR), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
• Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology, including scientific advances, network protocols, and vendor changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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