U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in information systems within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at the full performance level, the BESS maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software, virtual platforms, and clinical applications software. Summary
Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in information systems within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at the full performance level, the BESS maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software, virtual platforms, and clinical applications software.
Duties
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Duties include but are not limited to:
Manages and maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software,
virtual platforms, and clinical applications software.
Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems, to
include procurement, installation, and maintenance.
Manages hardware components of virtual servers, physical servers, and
medical workstations.
Facilitates operating system updates, upgrades, and virus protection. Identifies, troubleshoots, and completes corrective action for issues related
to networked medical equipment and clinical systems.
Evaluates compatibility and adaptability of medical equipment and clinical
systems to integrate with the electronic health record or other clinical
systems.
Reviews, coordinates, and implements available software patches, updates,
and system/data backups with staff and manufacturers.
Coordinates, implements, and manages cybersecurity measures and disaster
recovery plans.
Effectively responds to, investigates, and documents cybersecurity incidents
involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents
concerning medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all actions in
the appropriate system.
Monitors cybersecurity metrics, and initiates corrective action to address
deficiencies.
Complies with the facility's medical device protection program. Ensures
networked medical equipment and clinical systems are inventoried in the
appropriate database.
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).
Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions. 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, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Compressed/Flexible :Not Available
Telework : Not Available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
You 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. You may be required to serve a trial period. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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).
Qualifications
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. 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. 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. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
Grade Determinations : In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified.
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Information Systems), 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: Knowledge of Health Level 7 (HL7) and Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards. Knowledge of advanced testing methods to troubleshoot networked medical equipment and clinical system interfaces. Skill in maintaining computer and server based medical equipment, databases, and software. Skill in managing medical equipment and clinical system projects that interface with an electronic health record or other information systems Skill in applying cybersecurity standards to medical devices and clinical systems such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines. Ability to apply information security tools including virus protection, software updates, and operating system patches. Ability to establish a medical network including VLAN configuration, Internet Protocol addressing, and network security
Reference:
For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-12 to GS-12.
Education
Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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.
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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Summary
Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in information systems within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at the full performance level, the BESS maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software, virtual platforms, and clinical applications software. Summary
Serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in information systems within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at the full performance level, the BESS maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software, virtual platforms, and clinical applications software.
Duties
Help
Duties include but are not limited to:
Manages and maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software,
virtual platforms, and clinical applications software.
Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems, to
include procurement, installation, and maintenance.
Manages hardware components of virtual servers, physical servers, and
medical workstations.
Facilitates operating system updates, upgrades, and virus protection. Identifies, troubleshoots, and completes corrective action for issues related
to networked medical equipment and clinical systems.
Evaluates compatibility and adaptability of medical equipment and clinical
systems to integrate with the electronic health record or other clinical
systems.
Reviews, coordinates, and implements available software patches, updates,
and system/data backups with staff and manufacturers.
Coordinates, implements, and manages cybersecurity measures and disaster
recovery plans.
Effectively responds to, investigates, and documents cybersecurity incidents
involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents
concerning medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all actions in
the appropriate system.
Monitors cybersecurity metrics, and initiates corrective action to address
deficiencies.
Complies with the facility's medical device protection program. Ensures
networked medical equipment and clinical systems are inventoried in the
appropriate database.
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).
Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions. 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, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Compressed/Flexible :Not Available
Telework : Not Available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized
Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
You 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. You may be required to serve a trial period. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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).
Qualifications
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. 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. 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. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
Grade Determinations : In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified.
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Information Systems), 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: Knowledge of Health Level 7 (HL7) and Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards. Knowledge of advanced testing methods to troubleshoot networked medical equipment and clinical system interfaces. Skill in maintaining computer and server based medical equipment, databases, and software. Skill in managing medical equipment and clinical system projects that interface with an electronic health record or other information systems Skill in applying cybersecurity standards to medical devices and clinical systems such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines. Ability to apply information security tools including virus protection, software updates, and operating system patches. Ability to establish a medical network including VLAN configuration, Internet Protocol addressing, and network security
Reference:
For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-12 to GS-12.
Education
Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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.
Help
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Part-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist” roles.
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