Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

• Installs inspects troubleshoots repairs calibrates and tests biomedical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure medical equipment is safe reliable compliant and available for patient care.
• Manages the biomedical equipment program including equipment inventories and maintenance records.
• Performs equipment evaluations and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provides user training and coordinates biomedical equipment services with clinical staff and vendors.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Selectees must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy. Exemptions may be available in accordance with agency policy.

This position is covered by Public Law 101-630 and requires a background check to ensure individuals have not been convicted of disqualifying offenses involving Indian children.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit Demands: Requires prolonged standing bending squatting crouching reaching lifting over 50 pounds and crawling in restricted areas. May be subject to recall after duty hours and on weekends.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation Requirement:
Successful completion of a federal background investigation is required as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete all required forms within five (5) calendar days of receiving instructions. Failure to do so may delay processing or result in a determination of unsuitability. Applicants should maintain communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one document is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GS-11: Applicant(s) must meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements:

• Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Installing inspecting troubleshooting repairing calibrating and maintaining biomedical or other complex electronic equipment; Performing preventive maintenance and safety inspections to ensure equipment operates in accordance with manufacturer specifications and applicable standards; Maintaining equipment inventories maintenance records and preventive maintenance schedules using a computerized maintenance management system; Evaluating equipment performance diagnosing malfunctions and recommending repairs replacements or modifications to support patient care; Providing technical guidance to equipment users and coordinating equipment maintenance repairs installations and acquisitions with clinical staff vendors and other support personnel.
• OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years (54 semester hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.M. if related.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.