Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Serves as an entry-level, developmental position for a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. Troubleshoots and performs planned maintenance on medical devices and clinical systems under frequent supervision. Major duties: Duties include, but not limited to: Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.

Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action. Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS). Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems.

Documents all actions in the appropriate system. Monitors system backups, ensures network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems. Utilizes basic networking concepts in accordance with the VHA Medical DeviceProtection Program (MDPP), such as computer and server hardware andsoftware used in conjunction with medical devices and clinical systems Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems. Provides customer support to staff, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status. Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase cardholder. Develops documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services.

Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies. Complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Provides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets. Maintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through Professional development and technical training. Performs planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems Assists with remediation and documentation of hazard alerts and recall notifications concerning medical equipment impacting the facility.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Telework: Not eligible for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS5:59239F, GS7:59241, GS9: 59249f, GS11: 59250F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 cond