Summary

The incumbent serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in imaging equipment within the Clinical Engineering/ Healthcare Technology Management Service at VA Loma Linda Medical Center. 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.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
7403(f)
Education - Experience - or Certification: 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)
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)
Grandfathering Provision: Employees in VHA in this occupation - under a permanent - appropriate - and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and assignment held including positive education and certification
For employees who do not meet all the basic or assignment-specific requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed - the following provisions apply: Employees may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or be changed to a lower grade within the occupation - but they may not be promoted beyond the journey level or be newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions
Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation
Grade Determinations: GS-12 Experience: Applicants must have at least 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)
-AND- In addition to experience - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
A pre-placement physical examination is not required.

Duties

Major duties to include but 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
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
Perform other related duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available 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

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