Healthcare Engineer

About the role

The position evaluates programs - construction and maintenance projects - and systems for compliance; and coordinates with Facilities Management/Maintenance staff to provide guidance in alignment with VA directives/policy and The Joint Commission (TJC) Accreditation incorporating a wide range of systems including mechanical/HVAC - plumbing - electrical - ect.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates programs and projects to ensure compliance with environmental - safety - and security standards
• Utilizes skillsets encompassing a wide range of engineering fields including - but not limited to identifying and defining problems dealing with structures - mechanical - HVAC - plumbing - sprinkler - fire and life safety - architectural - and electrical systems
• Prepares project application documents - scopes of work - design packages - justifications - and cost estimates
• Trains facility maintenance staff on new equipment or complex utility systems to ensure the staff understands the systems and is qualified to maintain and operate them
• Provides guidance to management and staff for TJC Accreditation during Medical Center Review preparation efforts and mitigation - ensuring the facility achieves the highest level of score for the engineered medical components
• Employ technical troubleshooting techniques to evaluate data and provide in-depth forensic insights regarding the failure of specialized medical systems - utility and/or components
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Exploring background information (literature - reports - and discussions with others having specialized knowledge of the issue) and performing code/guideline reference checks (National Fire Protection Act - International Building Code - Americans with Disabilities Act - and a multiple other related jurisdictional codes)
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Inspects and coordinates the work of contractors and vendors and recommends payment - acceptance or rejection of work performed
• Analyzes problems that arise in relation to the operation and maintenance of the facility and devises the proper solution for these problems - recommends and/or seeks the special professional skill for problems beyond the technical ability of facility staff
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly to the Chief of the service - as required
• Conducts investigations to obtain factual information pertaining to a variety of issues
• Refers to VA guidelines and standards - consulting with their supervisor if necessary
• Evaluates and clearly presents information to provide sound technical advice
• Generates - collects - analyzes - and verifies data required by the facility and in response to Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Central Office inquiries and provides the information directly