About the Position: Located at USARMY MEDCOM KACH 900 Washington Road West Point NY 10996 USA.

Duties

Evaluate, install, maintain, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and test medical electronic equipment/systems used at Army Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs). Develop knowledge of the most complex systems such as DINPACs and very large/ sophisticated patient monitoring systems in order to provide first look at these systems, with direct support repair provided by contractor. The paramount requirement is knowledge of electronic theory and medical procedures. Install sophisticated/complex medical equipment and/or systems to include (1) standalone equipment and/or components that contain integrated circuitry (designed along an event and where the patient becomes part of the circuit) and/or microprocessors. Provide guidance to other technicians when required. Serve as an adviser for special projects involving the installation, service and repair of highly complex medical equipment and systems as well as technical advisor to clinical staff. Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, and surveillance testing of electronic components, medical equipment and systems, and modifications based on official guidance. Conduct preventive maintenance checks and services (PM) inspections of medical PCE to include visual inspections, operational checks, electrical safety inspections, calibration, and verification performance. Operate a wide variety of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to include invasive and non-invasive.

Requirements

• Tier 1: Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Must possess a valid civilian driver's license.
• May be required to obtain a government driver's license.
• This position is subject to a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination.
• This position requires a DoD Biomedical Maintenance Certification or the Civilian Educational Equivalent.
• May be required to lift over 40 pounds.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which installing, maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and/or testing specialized medical electronic equipment/radiological systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Electronics EngineeringInspection ManagementOral CommunicationProblem Solving Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Biomedical Technicians highly recommend applicants to be qualified to work on medical equipment and normally have either a DOD METC graduation or an associate degree in biomedical equipment.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CL DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-KELLER ACH DO NOT USE West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk