The section is responsible for the Biomedical Engineering Program at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC). This position assists with the work and helps develop long-term strategies that affect the implementation of complex technology in the medical center, and the servicing of that technology involving millions of dollars annually

Duties

VISN 12 is committed to fostering and sustaining an environment which celebrates diversity, provides equitable opportunities for employment and promotion, and supports inclusiveness in our culture. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that promote professional growth and teamwork, and are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We embrace our differences as individuals and unite as a team toward a common goal: to serve our nation's Veterans .The Biomedical Engineer supports and advances patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology is responsible for the professional management and support of the network interconnection/communication and software functionality of networked medical devices at the North Chicago VA Hospital, and CBOCs. The position is located within the Clinical Biomedical Engineering Section. The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for providing professional engineering support and expert management to a complex, diversified inventory of networked and software driven equipment used in the treatment and diagnosis of patients. Major duties included but are not limited to: Provides the hospital with professional Biomedical Engineering expertise. Serves as the technical expert on VA's Medical Device Protection Program (MDPP). Serves as a technical advisor on the hospital's equipment committee. Anticipates the development and future clinical use of diagnostic, therapeutic, analytic, and image systems not yet on the market. Evaluates the implications that such changes in technology and systems will have on the clinical staff, the Biomedical Engineering Program, and the hospital in general. Functions as a subject matter expert in the field of networked medical equipment in biomedical engineering. Serves as a contracting officer's representative (COR) for biomedical equipment and networked medical devices projects. Ensures that the work is appropriately accomplished and that all applicable policies and guidelines are properly followed. Coordinates, designs, implements, and specifies parameters for integration of medical equipment with information systems including hospital network(s) and VA/VISN-wide area networks. Coordinates installation, inspection, and pre-purchase evaluation and technology assessments of highly sophisticated medical equipment systems that are microprocessor controlled, software driven, and in many cases connected to the VA information technology network. Responsible for managing medical device network connections and ensuring connectivity and communication with clinical record/information systems. Manages and supports medical device software applications and ensures FDA compliance. Manages and supports a recall and safety alert program for medical devices Manages and supports specific clinical applications and networked medical systems. Determines actions necessary in the implementation of the preventive maintenance and repair of highly complex medical equipment at this facility. Responsible for ensuring that all work performed is correctly entered into the work order database utilizing all applicable VHA guidance and directives. Serves as a point of contact on construction projects, information technology projects, space functional changes, and associated planning with respect to RTLS medical technologies. Participates in regular communications with facility OIT staff, and the anesthesia staff, and critical care staff. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 07:00aom-15:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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. English Language Proficiency: Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Education and/or Experience: [The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement: (1) 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. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed above. (COPY OF CERTIFICATION REQUIRED) 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). Grade Determinations: Biomedical Engineer, GS-11 (Developmental Level 2) Experience. At least [one] year of 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 a related field of engineering, as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1). OR, Bachelor's degree, 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: i. 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.] ii. 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. iii. 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. iv. [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: i. Ability to conduct a medical equipment management [or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.] ii. Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program, that address the safe and effective use of medical technology, and/or research devices. iii. 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. iv. Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment. v. 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. vi. 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. vii. Knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA. viii. Skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization. ix. Ability to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies. References: VA Handbook 5005/95 Part II Appendix G49. Biomedical Engineer Qualification Standard, 1601. 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-07 to GS-12. Physical Requirements: The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 US
• Name: Brianna Turner
• Phone: 708-904-8377
• Email: [email protected]