As a Biomedical Engineer GS-858 for the VA Medical Center Cincinnati (VHACIN), the incumbent provides engineering management to a complex, technically sophisticated, and service oriented Biomedical Engineering Program. The Biomedical Program includes healthcare technology strategic planning, pre-purchase assessment, acquisition support, implementation coordination, equipment management, training, and ongoing maintenance support across the enterprise.

Duties

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Fort Thomas, Kentucky serving 15 counties in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana with 6 Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH. Cincinnati VAMC also supports two off main campus locations in the Cincinnati area via an Eye Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division. Major Duties: The Biomedical Engineer reports directly to the Chief Biomedical Engineer and oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of assigned projects. Plans, designs, and implementing programs, projects, studies, and other work to support technology across the VHACIN. Incumbent is the senior technology expert and program manager for Cerner, and will collaborate extensively with clinical program managers, CMO, CLO, CIO, CFO, and others in order to manage technical and administrative aspects of the programs. Provides technology assessment, project management and system management for other multi-site medical systems as required. Incumbent is the technical expert and advisor on issues and oversees the project support provided by biomedical staff across the VHACIN. Medical Technology Assessment, Acquisition, and Implementation: Leads technology assessment of medical systems and related equipment by working collaboratively with medical staff to evaluate market offerings. Determine VISN and medical center requirements. Design's system configurations, and develop specifications, works collaboratively with the Contracting staff to procure equipment that best meets clinical needs on balance with competitive processes and value considerations. coordinates implementation of medical technology including assessing site preparation requirements, managing project activities and timelines, monitoring installations, and facilitating training of equipment operators and maintainers. Technology Leadership and Recurring Technical Support: Incumbent is the resident expert and project manager of Cerner and medical technology for the VHACIN. Incumbent manages implementation and recurring technical support and actively collaborates with OIT and clinical service lines to optimize effectiveness of the systems. Presents medical solutions and technology related processes to senior management and relevant Network and medical center committees/councils. Responsible for overall coordination of technical support of various medical systems within the VHACIN, including corrective and preventive maintenance. Trains technical support staff at each campus within the VHACIN, coordinates support resources across the VHACIN to leverage respective expertise located at each facility, and develops periodic maintenance procedures. Patient Safety: Contributes to VHA, VISN, and facility patient safety goals, and assures that medical device recalls and hazard alerts are acted upon as appropriate and that equipment related safety enhancements are implemented across the VHACIN. Incumbent supports implementation of effective education programs for medical system users. Regulatory Agencies: Responsible for monitoring and reporting to allow the VHACIN to meet the requirements set by accrediting organizations such as The Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the NRC, and others. Must remain current with standards interpretation, implementation objectives, and regular reporting requirements. Infrastructure Planning: Consults on construction projects, information technology projects, space functional changes, and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and its related clinical areas (OR, ICU, PACU, etc.), collaborates with designated OlT staff as to secure IT resources and engagement with respect to medical technology initiatives and equipment projects. Budgetary and Financial Management: Oversees financial management of the Cerner project, including budget forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and maintenance cost analysis. Analyzes maintenance and support strategies including review of out-sourcing versus in-house support for different aspects of the system, recommends optimal maintenance strategies clinical technology systems. Personnel: Consulted on matters pertaining to personnel including staffing levels, recruitment, retention, performance, and education. directs technical staff through matrixed relationships to support effective service delivery. Fosters and coordinates continuous staff development of Cerner personnel, and works to ensure optimal use of medical technology. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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: Proficient in spoken and written English. Education and/or Experience: Applicants must meet either item 1 or 2 below to meet this requirement: Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. OR Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) AND a bachelor's degree not listed in item 1 above Grade Determinations: Biomedical Engineering GS-7 (Entry Level) Experience. None beyond the basic requirements. Education: Bachelor's degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(10, above, or CCE certification with at least a bachelor's degree not listed in paragraph 3.b.(1). Demonstrate Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: None beyond the basic requirements. Biomedical Engineer GS-9 (Developmental Level 1) Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level. OR, Education: Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or related field of study, as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1). OR, Bachelor's degree, as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(10, plus two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the KSAs for the GS-9 level assignment. OR, Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the Biomedical Engineer profession. Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines, and standards, and make recommendations to ensure compliance with medical center programs. Ability to understand the operational needs of clinical services in the health care system. Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends, for presentation to other technical staff and mid- level hospital management, and the ability to keep abreast of changes in technology. Biomedical Engineer GS-11 (Developmental Level 2) Experience: Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. OR, Education: Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, or related field of engineering, as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1). OR, Bachelor's degree, as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1), plus three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1). Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to implement and or sustain an equipment management or biomedical research program that meets The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or other applicable regulatory requirements. Ability to develop material for a continuing education program for clinical or research staff, that address the principles and application of medical technology, and or biomedical theory used in healthcare. Ability to advise staff on emerging medical technology , or research procedures, while keeping abreast of changes in such technology, and utilizing the information to solve biomedical engineering problems. Knowledge of basic project management principles, as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation. Biomedical Engineer GS-12 (Full Performance level) Experience: Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, or completion of a post doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to conduct a medical equipment management [or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies. Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program, that address the safe and effective use of medical technology, and/or research devices. Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and [TJC] requirements. Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment. Ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management. Ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety. Knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA. Skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization. Ability to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies. Preferred Experience: Oracle Cerner Experience and Medical Device Networking Experience References: VA Handbook 5005/104 March 25, 2019 PART II APPENDIX G38 Physical Requirements: This work is moderately physical. Lifting and moving of biomedical equipment is part of the daily routine. This also requires physical activity such as walking, stooping, and bending, crawling, working on back or side, overhead or in tight spaces.

Education

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Contacts

• Address Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 US
• Name: Israel Washington
• Phone: (561) 817-0957
• Email: [email protected]