The Supervisory Biomedical Engineer operates under the Facilities Management Service - Engineering Section within the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System and the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. The incumbent has complete responsibility for the Biomedical Engineering program and serves as the Senior Technology Management official for the medical center. **A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive has been authorized for this position.**

Duties

VA Careers - Biomedical Engineer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F571hsIKQUk&list=PL3AQ_JVoBEyxdh4RUweYeQmATPBMrY4t2&index=44 The incumbent serves as the Section Chief of the Biomedical Engineering program in the Facilities Management's Engineering Service at the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System and the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. The incumbent has full responsibility for all aspects of a complex Biomedical Engineering program. Incumbent is a key advisor to the Chief Engineer and shares with other Executive Management Staff members' responsibility for total Medical Center planning, programming, and budgeting with respect to biomedical engineering. This includes overall management considerations involving general administration, budget management, manpower, other resources utilization and participation in community. Incumbent has the primary responsibility to and is fully responsible for management of the medical equipment management program at the medical center and all properties under its purview. Incumbent ensures that medical equipment in the Medical Center is safe for patients and staff, reliable in its results, and experiences minimal downtime. Additionally, the incumbent has the responsibility for the development and implementation of the entire medical center's system for physiological monitoring, automation in clinical laboratories, patient resuscitation, computer applications in biomedicine and medical information systems, patient security and alarm systems, etc. Incumbent leads designs of new systems to meet the requirements for medical services using conventional and state-of-the-art equipment and components or specifies modifications to existing devices and systems for specific requirements of the medical center. Has overall responsibility for medical engineering development, education and training, including instructing medical and allied health personnel in the utilization of the equipment. Exercises budgetary authority over the program and is responsible for managing all operating, personnel and discretionary spending. The incumbent also performs as a working biomedical Engineer and has full administrative and professional oversight and supervision of the Biomedical Engineering Section. Incumbent serves as the subject matter expert to the Medical Center staff in the area of Biomedical Engineering as well as engineering principles and practices, which relate to the area of specialization and scientific discipline, drawing from professional educational background, as well as practical experience. Incumbent initiates and develops programs to reduce malfunctions and provide rapid restoration of service to equipment used for patient monitoring, x-ray imaging, dental, respiratory therapy, clinical laboratory, etc. Incumbent is responsible for developing and monitoring indicators for quality assurance and in developing new policies, procedures and biomedical engineering standards based on analysis and evaluation of indicators and existing standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 0800 - 4:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is authorized for this position Financial Disclosure Report: Not required For More Information on Benefits: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefitsCompetitive Federal benefits:

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. 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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education or Experience. 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 above. Certification means having successfully passed a CCE written and oral examination administered by the American College of Clinical Engineering. If appointed with a CCE requirement, the employee must maintain certification throughout employment. The American College of Clinical Engineering determines acceptable educational preparation and degree requirements for CCE eligibility. Grade Determinations: To qualify for the GS-13 level, Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Supporting patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology; Conducting an equipment management program that meets current JCAHO and NFPA requirements; Assuring the provision of a continuing education program for clinical staff addressing the principles and application of medical instrumentation used in the delivery of healthcare; Managing a recall and safety alert program for medical devices; Advising clinical and administrative staff on medical engineering technology addressing viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and safety; Assisting with capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment; Functioning as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering who directly supports specialized clinical technology. GS-13 Candidates must possess all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the management of overall department resources, i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing at the local level. Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare technology management. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the area of responsibility. Skill in interpersonal relationships in leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers, both within and outside the biomedical engineering program, to include conflict management, dispute resolution, mediation, or reasonable accommodations. References: VA Handbook 5005/130, Part II, Appendix G38 - Biomedical Engineer Qualification Standard Preferred experience: Candidate will have clearly defined experience in a healthcare environment (medical clinic, hospital, medical center, or equivalent). Experience should focus on biomedical equipment (networking or troubleshooting), patient safety, and accreditation and regulatory compliance. Physical Requirements. VA Directive and Handbook 5019.Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the position. The basis on which agencies may establish specific medical standards or physical requirements is discussed in 5 CFR 339. A physical condition or impairment may be disqualifying for employment only if there is a direct relationship between the condition and the nature of the duties of the specific position being filled. The physical requirements for the position are: Moderate lifting and carrying 15-44 pounds; Use of fingers; both hands required; walking, standing, crawling, kneeling up to 2 hours a day for each; Depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing aid permitted; good vision with or without glasses. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands, both legs and repeated bending. Work Environment: The position may at times involve exposure to a work environment that may include intermittent excessive noise, dust, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around moving objects or vehicles. The incumbent may also be exposed to infective patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders; Emotional and Mental Stability: The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. working around Fumes; Radiant energy; Electrical energy; working closely with others; working alone.

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 Charles George VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 US
• Name: John Westling
• Phone: 828-333-3451
• Email: [email protected]