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: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
Education, Experience, or Certification:
Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field.
OR,
Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience.
OR,
Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program.
OR,
Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience
OR,
Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship.
OR,
Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience.
OR,
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.
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.
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).
IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE, YOU MUST MEET THE GRADE REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION.
**** NOTE: EXPERIENCE AND KSAs MUST BE WELL DOCUMENTED AND DETAILED IN RESUME TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION. ****
Grade Determinations:
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging) GS-12.
GS-12 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
GS-11.
Examples of experience include: Managing multiple assignments, organizing, and independently prioritizing work with minimal supervision; Managing medical equipment and clinical systems including installation, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibrations, electrical safety inspections, patient safety, cybersecurity, and decommissioning; Consulting with and advising clinical and administrative staff in evaluating medical equipment and clinical systems proposed for purchase; Performing incoming inspections on medical equipment and systems to determine that all safety regulations, manufacturer's specifications, contract requirements, and needs of users are met, and they initiate corrective action when necessary; Providing instruction and guidance to end users on proper use and care of equipment including operator-level maintenance of equipment and accessories; Investigating equipment incidents, cases of equipment damage and abuse, equipment failure reports that cannot be duplicated, and medical device security incidents; Determining when health care technology, instrumentation, or systems are obsolete, hazardous, or no longer cost-effective to maintain; and Ensuring proper disposal of medical equipment and clinical systems including removal of protected health information (PHI) and hazardous materials.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition, you must have experience which demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
(a) Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures.
(b) Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards.
(c) Skill in applying standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Nuclear Radiation Commission (NRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
(d) Ability to resolve complex failures on imaging equipment and clinical systems.
(e) Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot imaging equipment and clinical system interfaces.
Preferred Experience: Must possess Radiology Imaging experience.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit
https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is
GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is
GS-12.
Physical Requirements: Employee will continually handle objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally objects up to 50 lbs. Occasionally work will be performed in cramped and awkward positions. The work also requires frequent periods of standing and walking. Position requires operating a motor vehicle to service equipment at locations off campus, including transport of objects. The position constantly operates a computer, tools, and diagnostic test equipment to perform assigned duties. Technical, academic, and mental demands are considerable. The work performed is of a precise nature requiring prolonged concentration. The incumbent will often work under conditions of stress caused by the nature of the medical mission which involves the well-being of the patients and the necessity to meet deadlines.