Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Salisbury, North Carolina, United States

$92k-$119k/yrOnsiteFull Time

Responsibilities

• maintaining imaging systems
• troubleshooting equipment
• managing projects

Requirements

• Requires U.S. citizenship

• An applicable associate degree

• Qualifying biomedical or electronics training, or relevant certification

• Plus 1 year of creditable experience at the GS-12 level. Must understand imaging, HL7, DICOM

• Safety standards, and complex troubleshooting

• Technical tools mentioned

• HL7DICOMNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Nuclear Radiation Commission (NRC)Food and Drug Administration (FDA)The Joint Commission (TJC)American College of Radiology (ACR)Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Summary

• Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in imaging equipment within the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at Salisbury VA Healthcare System. 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.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: 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 at the Rolla CBOC and surrounding CBOC's as assigned. 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. 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. Completes other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications

• Basic

Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens according to 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). Education, Experience, or Certification: 1. Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR 2. Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 3. Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR 4. Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 5. Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR 6. Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 7. 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). Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment. 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). Grade Determinations: Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging), GS-12 Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures. (b) Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards. (c) 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 Administ