This position is open to multiple locations within the Great Plains Area - Indian Health Service, Office of Environmental Health & Engineering (OEHE), Rapid City or Pierre District Office, Division of Clinical Engineering (DCE). The incumbent will report to the Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist or designee.

Duties

Assists with evaluation, installation, service and repair of highly complex medical equipment and systems. Communicate with clinical staff (physicians, nurses, technicians, etc.) as necessary to provide assistance and in-service training, setup, calibration, operation, and application of patient care equipment. Provide written reports, attend meetings/seminars and other trainings to assure competency with patient care equipment. Order parts/accessories as necessary to perform repair functions. Document the extent and cost of repairs, updates/upgrades, modifications and other services performed on the device. Test/classifies medical equipment in current use and determines serviceability and disposition.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-05: Four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or Three (3) years, One (1) year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4. GS-07: One (1) full year of graduate level education or Superior academic achievement or One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level Select, install, modify, test and evaluate medical/dental equipment; Repair, calibration and preventive maintenance of medical/dental equipment ranging from blood pressure cuffs to computed tomography (CT) scanners. GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level Assist with evaluation, installation, service, and repair of highly complex medical equipment and systems; Purchase new medical equipment and inspect, operate and test medical equipment to determine whether it meets government specifications; Provide advice to clinical staff regarding new equipment, environment, available facilities, network requirements, purchasing and overall life cycle management. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related or One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level Conduct preventive maintenance checks and service inspections of patient care equipment to include visual inspections, operational checks, electrical safety inspections, calibration, and performance verification; Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, and surveillance testing of electronic components, medical equipment/systems and modifications based on official guidance; Provide written reports as necessary/required by policy and procedures. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

If using education to qualify for this position, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 Great Plains OEHE Group 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]