This position is located under the Clinical Engineering Service, (Healthcare Technology Management Service), at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Bay Pines, Florida. The incumbent is an expert in a specific medical technology(s) and serves as a liaison staff at the facility.

Duties

VA Careers - Biomedical Engineer: https://youtube.com/embed/F571hsIKQUk Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf At the full performance level, the Biomedical Engineer works under general supervision, with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment. Drawing upon extended professional and technical experience, they demonstrate an intimate understanding of complex clinical and biomedical subject matter. Duties include but are not limited to: Performs as a project leader in defining the requirements and specifications of medical electronic systems. Assist in the implementation of the complex medical equipment management program. Serves as a staff advisor to the biomedical engineering supervisor and chief. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Medical Center's system for physiological monitoring, automation and clinical laboratories, patient resuscitation, computer applications and biomedicine, and medical information systems. Designs new systems to meet the requirements for medical services using conventional and state-of-the-art equipment and components. Provides training in the principles and procedures of operation of technical equipment for the medical equipment and system end users to ensure that the equipment is utilized effectively and safety. Train the healthcare technology management service on information technology's responsibilities include but not limited to networking and will coordinate solutions to any issues that arise between the office of information technology and the healthcare technology management service. Assists in establishing controls and procedures and monitor implementation to assure that all electronic devices and systems, and computers related to patient care equipment are utilized efficiently and safety. Assists in the purchasing of new medical equipment and systems by analyzing requirements, developing specifications, and evaluating new devices and systems when necessary. Recommends policy development and changes to the Biomedical Engineering Supervisor/Chief. Manages a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device incident investigations to assure compliance with patient safety goals, Safe Medical Device Act, and requirements of The Joint Commission. Additional duties are performed as assigned by the supervisor related to maintenance, remediation, and tracking of medical systems (action items, special projects, etc.) to meet mission critical requirements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 20445F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 English Language Proficiency. Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education and/or Experience. (You must meet ONE of the requirements listed below.) : 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) - Submit Documentation 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. Grandfathering Provision: 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following education and experience criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-7: (Entry level): Experience: None beyond the basic requirements Education: Bachelors degree as outlined above or CCE certification with at least a bachelors 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 next lower grade level (GS-7). OR; Education: Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of study. OR; Bachelor's degree as outlined above plus two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the KSA's for the GS-9 level assignment. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition the the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSA's: 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 experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-9), and must fully meet the GS-9 level KSA's listed above. OR; Education: Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of engineering, as outlined above. OR; Bachelors degree, plus three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study as outlined above. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition the the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSA's: Ability to implement and/or sustain an equipment management or biomedical research program that meets The Joint Commission, National Fire Protection Association, 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 next lower grade level (GS-11); or completion of a post doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering, and must fully meet the following GS-11 KSA's. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition the the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSA's: 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, the Safe Medical Devices Act, and The Joint Commission 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 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/104, Appendix G38. 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 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 CW Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard Bay Pines, FL 33744 US
• Name: Janice Lord
• Phone: (727) 398-6661 X64230
• Email: [email protected]