Serves as staff support to the Supervisory Biomedical Engineer and performs specific tasks as assigned. The VHSO Clinical Engineering Section/Engineering Service supports the Fayetteville Division as well as Community Based Outpatient Centers and other off-site locations.

Duties

If you ARE NOT a current federal employee, apply under Job Announcement CBST-12502608-24-KMS Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Duties include but are not limited to: 1.Uses basic engineering principles to provide limited professional, biomedical services for the institution, insofar as these services do not interfere with the attainment of objectives. 2.Projects or assignments typically include facility based work, and may include VISN or National Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) projects. 3.Continually learns new technology, identifies trends, and presents to other technical staff. Engineer must be able to utilize this information to solve biomedical engineering problems. 4.Rotates through, and participates in, the operations of other hospital services. 5.Attends all national TCF Program Office and TCF Biomedical Engineering training calls. 6.Completes required trainings and travel as outlined by the TCF Biomedical Engineering Program Manager and preceptor. 7. Completes required required training tasks outlined within the TCF BME Personal Development Plan (PDP). Updates the PDP on a regular basis with completed tasks and learning activities. 8. Meets with preceptor on a regular basis to provide updates on assigned projects and training progress within the TCF Program. Meets the needs of all customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30 am - 400 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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 authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00692F; 00693F; 00694; 00965F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizes

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. Education and/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. English Language Proficiency. Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English. 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, 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: Bachelor's degree as outlined above or CCE certification with at least 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 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 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 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 creditable specialized equivalent to the next lower level (GS-11) such as experience functioning on a semi-independent basis with limited oversight by senior biomedical engineers. They participate in medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) and TJC requirement and assist in the development of an equipment management program at the medical center. Employees may lead medical technology deployments, directly support medical equipment, or participate in research projects. OR Completion of a post-doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition 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: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Resume MUST include hours per week for work experience credit. Preferred Criteria AND Physical Requirements in the Education section below. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS7 to GS12.

Education

Preferred Criteria: Knowledge of basic project management and computer networking principles as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation.
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.

Physical Requirements: The work may require light lifting (under 15lbs) and working closely with others. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

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 Fayetteville AR VA Medical Center 1100 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 US
• Name: Krista Smith
• Phone: 501-274-6635
• Email: [email protected]