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.
Education
- Associates 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,
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related field such as Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or Information Technology; Or,
- Completion of 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:
Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-13Experience: At least one year of experience at the GS-12 grade level that demonstrates the technical competencies described at that level.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs at the GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):(a) Ability to work independently to set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity within the service.(b) Ability to develop policy; manage medical equipment life-cycle processes; and provide workload analysis in Healthcare Technology Management operations.(c) Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled biomedical work operations.*(d) Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; assessments of competency; evaluation of performance; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary actions.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G49, Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist Qualification Standard GS-1601
Physical Requirements: Performance of the employee's duties can be physically demanding. Work assignments involve: desk and bench work; on-site system restorations that require extended periods of walking, sitting, and standing; lifting objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting heavier objects is necessary. Objects may be awkward in balance or shape. The employee will be required to climb on ladders and scaffolds. Bending and the ability to work in awkward positions and cramped quarters will occasionally be required of the employee. The work performed is of a precise nature requiring prolonged concentration. Priorities often change and deadlines are often tight and hard to meet. Failure to meet deadlines has direct impact to patient scheduling and may result in canceled or outsourced procedures/exams. Employee, at times, works under conditions of extreme stress and must be able to interact effectively with medical staff and perform work in a calm analytical manner.
Work Environment: Work places are generally well lighted and ventilated. He/she will be required to work in areas where contagious disease and patient bodily fluids exist. There is exposure to noxious chemicals, contagious diseases, and the risk of infection resulting from scrapes and scratches. The employee must always be aware of safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize or avoid safety risks. He/she must observe all local and national safety codes; comply with all safety factors of the trade to prevent fires and injury to patients, visitors, and staff. Personal protective equipment must be used when appropriate. He/she must immediately report accidents or injuries to appropriate supervision. He/she must know procedures for working in these areas and use all appropriate safety tools, clothing, etc., to protect self, other staff, visitors, and patients. The employee may be expected to participate in overtime work at night and on weekends. Also, the employee may be expected to work irregular tours of duty. Travel between the remote clinics and facilities within VISN will be occasionally required.
Assignments: Supervisory Biomedical Engineering Support Specialists are generally found in Complexity Level 1 (High Complexity) facilities. The supervisory BESS is responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of lower level BESSs. The incumbent supports the Chief Biomedical Engineer with assisting in the administrative and professional responsibilities of planning and directing the Biomedical Engineering/Healthcare Technology Management staff activities for the service or equivalent unit at an independent outpatient clinic. Incumbent may have full supervisory responsibility over a section or equivalent work unit if there is not a Biomedical Engineer at the facility. Typical duties may include: preparing work assignments, monitoring medical equipment life-cycle management performances of Biomedical Engineering/Healthcare Technology Management staff, conducting performance appraisals, and other technical and administrative responsibilities to ensure that the mission of the service and the medical center has been satisfied. The supervisor assures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements; establishes and monitors the quality of the pre-analytical processes as part of the overall Biomedical Engineering service quality management program, and assures corrective action is initiated as needed. The supervisor assures orientation and competency assessment of assigned staff. The supervisor develops policies and procedures, manages document control, develops performance standards, position descriptions and functional statements. They may be responsible for professional and administrative management of an assigned area to include budget execution. The supervisor will maintain interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals.