Biomedical Engineer

Duties include but not limited too:

• The incumbent serves as an HTM biomedical engineering subject-matter resource for medical technology infrastructure physical planning installation relocation and activation associated with construction renovation clinical service expansion and equipment deployment projects.
• The incumbent translates clinical and medical equipment requirements into physical space utility environmental installation connectivity-provision and maintenance-access requirements.
• The incumbent coordinates these requirements throughout planning design construction equipment installation acceptance testing activation and transition to ongoing operations.
• The incumbent supports development and application of standardized medical technology infrastructure requirements planning criteria and activation practices across assigned projects and clinical areas
• Works with clinical services to translate clinical functions and workflows into project-specific medical equipment and space requirements.
• Develops and maintains project equipment lists room equipment schedules placement recommendations and installation requirements.
• Coordinates equipment selection standardization replacement and reuse decisions with the Lifecycle Management Biomedical Engineer and clinical stakeholders. Lifecycle strategy replacement planning and standardization decisions remain with the responsible Lifecycle Management function; this position translates approved equipment decisions into project specific and activation requirements.
• Coordinates documented transfer of activated equipment to the responsible clinical service and HTM operational support personnel.
• Performs biomedical engineering analysis of medical equipment infrastructure requirements and develops technical recommendations concerning equipment siting utilities environmental conditions structural interfaces installation maintainability and operational suitability.
• Develops and documents medical technology infrastructure requirements and biomedical engineering criteria for incorporation into project planning and design.
• Provides biomedical engineering technical support to acquisition and contract administration for equipment and installation services associated with assigned construction renovation relocation and activation projects.
• Develops technical requirements addressing equipment dimensions utility demands site preparation delivery installation commissioning and training.
• Serves as the HTM technical project lead for medical technology planning infrastructure integration installation and activation on assigned construction renovation relocation and activation projects coordinating HTM Engineering/Facilities Management cybersecurity/integration and BESS support required for project execution.
• Develops and maintains the medical equipment portion of project scope work breakdown structures schedules milestones risk registers issue logs and action-item tracking.
• Compiles medical equipment readiness findings and provides recommendations to HTM and activation leadership
• Documents findings and elevates unresolved installation-readiness issues before equipment installation or activation.
• Provides biomedical engineering analysis for medical device hazard investigations and root cause analyses involving medical technology infrastructure interfaces or installation conditions.

Work Schedule: 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Compressed/Flexible:Available per the needs of the Department
Telework: Ad-Hoc per the needs of the Department
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

• 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.
• 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 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.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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.
• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Education and/or Experience. The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement:
  • Bachelors Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering Clinical Engineering Bioengineering Biomechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time.
• OR
  • Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelors degree not listed in item 3.b.(1) above.

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).

Biomedical Engineer GS-12 (Full Performance Level)

• Experience. Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level; or completion of a post-doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.
• Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • Ability to conduct a medical equipment management or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that address the safe and effective use of medical technology and/or research devices.
  • Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices including medical device hazard investigations to assure compliance with patient safety goals SMDA and TJC requirements
  • Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept installation and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
  • Ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering directly supporting specialized clinical technology including service system administration training quality assurance and life-cycle management.
  • Ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology including existing and emerging technology which addresses viability long-term suitability compatibility and/or safety.
  • Knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems networking protocols and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA.
  • Skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.
  • Ability to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.

Preferred Experience: Healthcare

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit Requirements: Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Employee Occupational Health Service.