Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging)

Veterans Health Administration • Mather AFB, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist specialized in imaging equipment within the Healthcare Technology Management department. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at the full performance level, the BESS maintains imaging equipment and clinical systems.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• 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.
• 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.
• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Associate's degree in Biomedical Electronics Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology or Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related technical field such as Electronic Technology or Information Technology and two years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer, Medical Equipment Repairer, or Information Technology Specialist.
• Or, Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related field such as Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or Information Technology.
• Or, Completion of a military training program in biomedical equipment and two years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist or Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer, Medical Equipment Repairer or Information Technology Specialist.
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
• One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
• Knowledge of VA, NFPA, FDA, NRC, The Joint Commission, and other relevant safety and radiation safety standards.
• Ability to lead biomedical staff and work on medical equipment if needed to maintain compliant workflow.
• Knowledge of project management principles required to effectively and efficiently manage multiple, concurrent projects.
• Skill in communication to interact with clinical, technical and managerial staff.
• Ability to instruct staff, lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments.
• The Lead BESS works in support of the BESS management team.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12

Responsibilities

• Manages imaging systems and databases.
• Configures and supports interfaces on imaging equipment and clinical systems.
• Coordinates and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans.
• Performs manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging systems.
• Manages the planning, acquisition, and installation of imaging equipment.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on assigned committees, projects, and workgroups.
• Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action.
• Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Documents all actions in the appropriate system.
• Monitors system backups, ensures network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems.
• Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Provides customer support to staff, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status.
• Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holder.
• Develops documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services.
• Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies.
• Complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical training.
• Distributes and prioritizes workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations.
• Revises work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload.
• Assigns daily work to staff, establishing priorities based on workload related to BESS.
• Prepares estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work.
• Reviews progress of work assignments and modifies as needed and checks completed work for accuracy.
• Ensures SOPs and mandates are followed during the performance of workflow.
• Instructs employees on work-related activities, policies, procedures and goals.
• Implements the Biomedical Section training program, in house cross training, and vendor training, to ensure that technicians are kept abreast of the changing technology as effectively as possible within the available resources.
• May participate in VISN wide projects to provide their expertise in a particular technology.
• Provides input to the VISN High-Cost/High-Tech Committee and capital investment proposals, and may serve as a VISN technical resource.
• Provides information to management officials concerning performance issues, assignment changes and task completion.
• Responds and supports resolution of customer service concerns.

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.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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