Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
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Job Location:
Marion, IA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 80950 - 105230
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Applies engineering mechanical concepts and methodology to manage and support medical equipment 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.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 31 2026 or until the position is filled. Eligible applicants will be referred on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
The duties of the Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist includes but is not limited to:
- 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 Officers 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.
Functional Statement #:92482-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
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 probationary 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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).
- Complete the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) certification within 1 year after hire.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR TRIAL PERIOD YOUR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE TERMINATED UNLESS YOU RECEIVE CERTIFICATION IN WRITING THAT YOUR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT ADVANCES THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 03/31/2026.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. 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.
2. Education Experience or Certification.
(a) Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR
(b) Associates or higher degree in electronics a field of information technology or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
(c) Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR
(d) Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
(e) Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR
(f) Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
(g) 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.
3. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
Foreign Education. To be creditable 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.
2. Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Knowledge of standards including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the Joint Commission (TJC) and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems.
- Skill in using test and calibration equipment including digital multi- meters electrical safety analyzers defibrillator analyzers patient simulators manometers tachometers and Local Area Network (LAN) analyzers.
- Skill in interpreting a variety of technical data including schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Skill in applying networking principles such as Access Control List (ACL) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN).
- 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 (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11.
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.
NOTE: Your application will be verified against the information you provide on your resume documents and information supplied by your references. If you do not clearly describe your experience in your resume you will be rated ineligible. We cannot make assumptions about your work experience and skills.
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: 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:
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.
VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care you will operate in a model with three core elements seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veterans community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor Americas Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants 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.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Transportation Management Systems
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Conflict Management
- Technology Management
- Computer Literacy
- Dialysis Experience
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting
