The position is assigned to the Rehabilitation & Engineering Center for Optimizing Veteran Engagement & Reintegration (RECOVER) within the Rehabilitation & Extended Care Integrated Clinical Community (REC-ICC) and works primarily within the Assistive Technology (AT) Program.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct an equipment management program that meets current accreditation body standards such as the Joint Commission (JC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), etc. Assist with and/or lead recall and safety alert programs for medical devices assigned to the Assistive Technology program and ensure that these devices are in compliance with patient safety goals, the Safe Medical Device Act (SMDA) and safety standards of other accreditation bodies. Assist with and/or lead training and education programs that address the safe and effective use of medical equipment and/or technology for staff, patients, and caregivers/families. Assist with and/or lead design, fabrication, customization, integration, and/or modification of assistive technology devices as needed for application to the targeted patient population. Assist with and/or lead fitting and adjustment of assistive and rehabilitation devices and/or systems. Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team on the assessment, recommendation, implementation, and follow-up processes including setting up, adjusting, modifying, programming, and minimal repairs of assistive technology equipment. Collaborate with other hospital employees such as nursing, prosthetics, physicians, etc. regarding the Assistive Technology Program and application of technology to disabled populations. Communicate with assistive technology device manufacturers in terms of design requirements, updates, emerging technology, compatibility with other devices, etc. Critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the effectiveness of assistive technology solutions. Collaborate between clinical services and research departments. Ensure safe practices used by all associates during clinical sessions. Assure customer service needs are met on various levels. Intervene and problem solve with clients, families, and associates to ensure concerns are resolved. Maintain AT Lab computers, including but not limited to: software, hardware, system scanning, troubleshooting, and private internet access for the program and inpatient units. Collaborate as a team member with teams from other VA or community facilities including but not limited to physicians, clinicians, rehabilitation engineers, manufactures, vendors, and administrators in the delivery and provision of AT services. Demonstrate the ability to establish priorities and perform assignments in a reasonable allotted time. Demonstrate the ability to assist in carrying out treatment plans as part of the AT team that includes participation in the evaluation, fittings, adjustments and re-adjustment services in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Communicate with manufacturing representatives to ensure that only current and relevant AT equipment is present for demonstration equipment and clinical trials. Ensure that demonstration equipment is in clean, safe, and appropriate working condition. Responsible for maintenance, organization, and inventory of treatment and storage areas to ensure appropriate and safe clinical work environment. Responsible for maintaining document control for pertinent AT related information. Advise clinical and administrative staff on assistive and rehabilitation technology, including existing and emerging technology and which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Ad Hoc 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: United States Citizen English Language Proficiency: Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Biomedical Engineer Education: 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. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. or Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed above. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA in this occupation, on the effective date of this qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education, and/or certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. Experience must have been attained in a healthcare setting for Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) positions Grade Determinations: GS-7 (Entry Level) Experience. None beyond the basic requirements. Education: 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. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. OR, (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed above. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities None beyond the basic requirements GS-9 (Developmental Level 1) Experience. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 entry level (Basic Requirements)OR, Education Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of study. OR, Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of study OR Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed as a related field, 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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities In addition to the experience above, the candidate's resume must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the Biomedical Engineering 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 GS-11 (Developmental Level 2) Experience. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade of GS-9 (Developmental level 1) OR, Education Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of engineering. OR, Bachelor's degree, plus three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, OR Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed as a related field. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate's resume 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 GS-12 (Full Performance Level) Experience: Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade 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's resume 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 Assignment. At the full performance level, employees work under general supervision, with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment. Drawing upon extended professional and technical experience, employees demonstrate an intimate understanding of complex clinical and biomedical subject matter. They serve as institutional resources, working extensively with clinical stakeholders, supporting clinical services by leading market Physical Demands: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. References: VA Handbook 5005/104 PART II APPENDIX G38 March 25, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-12

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: Megan Noe
• Phone: (724) 285-2259
• Email: [email protected]