Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist at U.S. Food and Drug Administration Memphis, TN

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist job at U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Memphis, TN.• * Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist**• *Department of Veterans Affairs**• *Summary**The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of medical equipment.• *Location**1 vacancy in the following location:+ **Duties**Biomedical support requires the application of engineering and mechanical concepts and methodology to provide lifecycle management and technical support of diagnostic, therapeutic devices, monitoring, and other equipment utilized in the practice of medicine, and to improve clinical care provided by doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff throughout VA. Medical equipment supported by the BESS is maintained to the standards required by multiple accrediting agencies. Job duties include but not limited to:• Lifecycle management of all medical systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical and network support.• Coordinates and works effectively with other facility support departments.• Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies.• Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).• Applies basic networking principles to resolve medical system communication issues including, but not limited to, node to server failures.• Functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps appropriate certification levels.• Investigates, remediates and documents Repairable Medical Device (RMD) recalls and safety alerts issued through the VA Alerts and Recall Management System (ARMS) within established timeframes.• Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology, including scientific advances, network protocols, and vendor changes.• Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff.• Provides mentoring and technical training to peers and BESS at developmental levels.• Leading and managing installation or upgrade projects for medical devices and systems.• Additional duties are performed as assigned by supervisor related to maintenance, remediation, and tracking of medical systems (action items, special projects, etc.) to meet mission critical requirements.• Represents Biomedical/Clinical Engineering department on committees and in meetings as delegated by supervisor.• *Work Schedule**: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm• *Virtual:** This is not a virtual position.• *Position Title/Functional Statement #**:Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist/PD000000• *Relocation/Recruitment Incentives**: Not Authorized• *Permanent Change of Station (PCS):** Not Authorized• *Fi****nancial Disclosure Report:** Not required **Requirements**• * 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• You may be required to serve a probationary period• Subject to a background/security investigation• Must be proficient in written and spoken English• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel• * Qualifications**• **Transcripts must be submitted with application - degree must be reflected as conferred and/or coursework/grades reflected on transcripts.***• *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.• **Education/Experience:**+ Associate's degree in Biomedical Electronics Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology or Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related technical field such as Electronic Technology or Information Technology **AND** two years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer, Medical Equipment Repairer, or Information Technology Specialist+ **OR** a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related field such as Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or Information Technology.+ **OR** Completed a military training program in biomedical equipment **AND** two years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist or Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer, Medical Equipment Repairer or Information Technology Specialist.• **Grade Determinations**:+ **Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-11 (Full Performance Level):**- (1) Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist(CLES), Net+ and A+ are highly desirable at this level but not required.- (2) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of a wide range of sciences including, but not limited to, electronics (analog and digital), computer science/networking, mechanical engineering design, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, physiology, medical terminology, anatomy, optics, and biology to perform duties of a broad scope and nature on complex and sophisticated patient-related medical systems and sub-systems. (b) Ability to perform advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving their interfaces and connections to information systems either directly or through the hospitals hardwired and wireless networks. (c) Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to safe operation of medical instrumentation such as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). (d) Skill in the use of all types of test and calibration equipment such as digital multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, digital oscilloscopes, pulse generators, and Local Area Network (LAN) analyzers in performing troubleshooting/repair and preventive maintenance activities. (e) Ability to configure and maintain medical servers and desktop computers. (f) Knowledge of contracting regulations, requirements, and specific contract specifications including performance-based contracts.• *References:** VA Handbook 5005/95, Part II, Appendix G49, BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION STANDARDThe full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.• *Physical Requirements:** **Physical Requirements:** Performs tasks requiring moderate physical exertion, including pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling and negotiating confined spaces, as well as occasional lifting. The incumbent is standing or walking much of the time and must be in good overall physical condition. Physical capability to regularly walk long distances, dexterity and accurate hand-eye coordination, and corrected 20/20 vision and accurate depth perception are required.• *Work Environment:** Most work is performed inside the building, usually adequately lighted, heated, ventilated or cooled. Occasionally work may be performed in very cold, hot or unventilated areas or outside. Exposure to lubricants and other chemicals and fumes is