U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Marion, Indiana, United States, 46953
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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,950.00/yr - $105,230.00/yr
Summary Applies engineering - mechanical concepts - and methodology to manage and support the diagnostic - therapeutic devices - monitoring - and other equipment utilized in the practice of medicine - and to improve health service delivery systems. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 11/12/2025.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - paragraph 3.g
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)
English Language Proficiency – candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
Foreign Education – education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
GRADE DETERMINATION GS-11 1
Experience – One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade
Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities – Demonstrate KSAs: knowledge of standards including NFPA, FDA, TJC, and AAMI for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems; skill in using test and calibration equipment; skill in interpreting technical data; skill in applying networking principles; 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; Grandfathering Provision – May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation.
Duties
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
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
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,950.00/yr - $105,230.00/yr
Summary Applies engineering - mechanical concepts - and methodology to manage and support the diagnostic - therapeutic devices - monitoring - and other equipment utilized in the practice of medicine - and to improve health service delivery systems. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 11/12/2025.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - paragraph 3.g
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)
English Language Proficiency – candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
Foreign Education – education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
GRADE DETERMINATION GS-11 1
Experience – One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade
Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities – Demonstrate KSAs: knowledge of standards including NFPA, FDA, TJC, and AAMI for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems; skill in using test and calibration equipment; skill in interpreting technical data; skill in applying networking principles; 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; Grandfathering Provision – May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation.
Duties
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
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
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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