Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging)

Summary As a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specialized in imaging equipment within aHealthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility. Works in support of the medicalequipment management program. In addition to dues at the full performance level - the BESS maintainsimaging equipment and clinical systems. Qualifications Basic Requirements: To qualify for appointment to this position - all applicants must possess the following: 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: 1Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering fieldOR 2Associates or higher degree in electronics - a fi eld of information technology - or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experienceOR 3Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training programOR 4Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technologyAND 1 year of creditable experienceOR 5Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeshipOR 6Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experienceOR 7Hold 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 employmentMay 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 gradeKnowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques - technologies - radiological practices - and procedures2Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards3Skill 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)4Ability to resolve complex failures on imaging equipment and clinical systems5Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot imaging equipment and clinical system interfacesPreferred Experience: Linear Accelerator/Nuclear Medicine Device repairReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit - https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-1601-12Physical 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 adjustmentEnvironmental factors: The work may include electrical energy - working on ladders - working outdoors - and working aloneThere may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts associated with hazardous materials. Duties FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICEManages imaging systems and databasesConfigures and supports interfaces on imaging equipment and clinical systemsCoordinates and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plansPerforms manufacturer level maintenance on imaging systemsManages the planning - acquisition - and installation of imaging equipmentServes as a subject matter expert on assigned committees - projects - and workgroupsManages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systemsTroubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective actionPerforms incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systemsDocuments all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Responds to and remediates hazard alerts - recall notifications - and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systemsDocuments all actions in the appropriate systemMonitors system backups - ensures network connectivity - mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities - and maintains clinical systemsUtilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructionsManages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systemsProvides customer support to staff - evaluates issues and needs - responds with solutions - and keeps customers abreast of statusEducates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systemsServes as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase card holderDevelops documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor servicesManages - monitors - and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficienciesComplies with applicable standards - policies - procedures - and regulatory requirementsProvides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsetsMaintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical trainingWork Schedule: M-F 7-3:30 or M-F 8-4:30 Compressed/Flexible: Available - Start time between 6:00am and 8:00am Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement: # 92788-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a childChild Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below$144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)