This position is in the VHA Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Program Office Division of Networking and Cybersecurity. The Biomedical Engineer (BME) is the primary person responsible for technical support and project management related to complex and specialized medical technology, web-databases, other assigned clinical informatics systems. This vacancy may be filled in Washington, DC; or a location to be determined.

Duties

Major duties: Develop national policy and guidance for consistent methodologies, protocols, and procedures across VHA on behalf of the HTM Program Office and serves as a senior technical advisor to VHA leadership. Support and advance patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology nationally. Establishes protocols for transmission of various data sources and makes sure all data is transmitted to data warehousing systems according to established quality management guidelines. Implement and configure complex medical technology systems for optimum performance. Monitor the growth of the database and resolves potential 'overflow' problems by initiating action to archive or purge data that is no longer needed. Monitor system performance and controls system operation. Coordinate activities with OI&T management, national and local Medical Center Network Managers, Vista System Managers, users and support personnel as needed on clinical informatics system related matters to ensure that all issues are adequately addressed, and interface activities are conducted as effectively and efficiently as possible. Works collaboratively with all field VHA Biomedical Engineering staff to provide national policy, support, and guidance of the Healthcare Technology Management program at VA facilities and VISNs. Provide customer service and acts as a consultative advisor to all VHA staff in regard to Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technology Management. Serve as an institutional expert supporting the most complex and specialized clinical technology. Maintain communications with vendors and other sources to ensure that working technical knowledge is always current. Assist with the national recall and safety alert program for medical technology. Supports senior VHA management with data analysis and reports on critical patient safety issues as needed. Remain up to date with healthcare standards interpretation, implementation objectives, and reporting requirements. Develop policy and guidance for the conduct of an equipment management program to meet current Joint Commission (JC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: This is a telework eligible position. Virtual: This is a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee). Remote: This is not a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space). Functional Statement #: 483260 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements. The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling. This recruitment is for one position with the VHA Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Program Office located in Washington D.C or a location to be determined. This is not a remote position. The first 100 applications received will be reviewed. Additional applications will be considered based on hiring needs.

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: United States Citizen English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education: 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, OR (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed in item 1. 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. All persons employed in VHA in this occupation, on the effective date of this qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education, and/or certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Such employees in an occupation that does not require a certification/registration, may be reassigned, promoted, or demoted within the occupation. (2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis, prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended, or be reappointed on a temporary, or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification/registration, that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (4) If an employee, who was retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. § 7401(3) under this provision, leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status, and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. Grade Determinations (GS-14): Experience: Completion of at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-13), and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. To be creditable, experience must have been accomplished after receipt of the bachelor's degree, and/or CCE certification and (1) Requires the possession and use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated within the scope of the biomedical engineering profession, and (2) The experience must have been attained in a healthcare setting for Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) positions and be directly applicable to the assignment. This position requires advanced scientific, technical and clinical knowledge along with superior administrative skills to support multiple complex areas of healthcare technology. The BME is uniquely trained in medical technology to bridge the gap between clinical, engineering and other disciplines. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the biomedical engineer (clinical) must demonstrate all of the following KSAs. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): * Ability to apply advanced knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, guidelines, and standards associated with biomedical engineering to support the needs of multiple facilities. Ability to effectively convey highly technical information to] a wide variety of individuals, including technical and professional clinical staff, and senior level managers at the facility, VISN and/or national level. *Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device incident investigations to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements for multiple facilities. Ability to apply advanced knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of biomedical engineering. This would include the ability to keep abreast of changes in technology and utilize the information gained in the solution of biomedical engineering problems to meet operational needs of multiple facilities. *Ability to directly support the most complex and specialized clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance for multiple facilities. *Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, senior management, VHA Central Office, and VISN staff. Ability to develop and implement healthcare technology management policies that are consistent with organizational objectives. Scope of organization spans from multiple facilities to national. Applicants 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). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Official transcripts must be provided upon selection and will be required prior to a final job offer being extended.

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 VSHO - Support Services 2402 Wildwood Ave Suite 301 Sherwood, AR 72120 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]