The Eastern Colorado Health Care System VA Hospital is currently recruiting for one GS-13 Supervisor, Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist-BESS.

Duties

The full performance level of the Supervisory, Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist-BESS duties include, but aren't limited to the following: Responsible for lifecycle management of network equipment including but not limited to network switches, servers, routers and related infrastructure for any and all networked complex medical devices and systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis & monitoring &/or systems e.g. VLAN configuration, IP addressing, sub-netting, HL7, DICOM, Access Control List, ACL, and network security across the medical device network Manages staff, assigns/monitors workload, tasks & deadlines Creates short-term & long-term goals & priorities & establishes deadlines Performs SWOT unit analysis & make process improvement recommendations Performs various Supervisory HR duties, e.g. creates/manages employees' performance appraisals, creates awards, resolves discipline issues, approves leave, etc. Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative, COR & maintains certifications Manages & evaluates vendors' work to ensure contract/policy compliance Develops policy for the Biomedical Engineering department & facility Develops goals, objectives & policy for & medical equipment management program & monitors progress Ensures Standard Operating Procedures & polices are followed Provides input to annual budget for unit & monitors spending throughout fiscal year to ensure adequate resources are available to support mission Provides mentoring, training & education for staff Reports safety hazards & conditions Partners w/ stakeholders Complies with federal, state, local environmental & other requirements to prevent pollution, minimize waste & conserve cultural & natural resources Utilizes advanced network test equipment & software e.g. tracers, wireless spectrum analyzers, network traffic monitors, command prompt, physical & virtual server software Manages, troubleshoots & maintains complete systems of computerized networks, databases & servers e.g. biomedical information systems that store/facilitate patient information Biomedical information systems e.g. Picture Archiving Communication Systems, physiological monitoring systems, Clinical Information Systems, Anesthesia Record Keeping & other systems that use Medical Device Isolation Architecture, MDIA Installs, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates complex therapeutic, diagnostic & life support medical devices which may include interfacing/connecting to information systems Uses common test equipment including, but not limited to, electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, and multimeters. Knows relevant safety codes & regulatory body standards; The Joint Commission, National Fire Protection Association, Food & Drug Administration, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American College of Radiology & Federal Information Processing Standards Documents all work according to policy in Computerized Maintenance Management System Maintains documentation of biomedical information systems covering ePHI requirements, VLAN, IP address, anti-virus software, security & other required information Participates in local safety improvement processes e.g. Root Cause Analysis, safety work groups & Environment of Care Rounds Investigates, remediates & documents recalls & safety alerts according to deadlines Advises supervisor & other management officials on critical medical equipment status that may adversely impact veteran care &/or access Represents Biomedical/Clinical Engineering department on committees & in meetings as delegated by supervisor Assists w/ the biomedical on-call program for the facility Participates educational activities, completes unit based in-services, & mandatory educational activities in a self-directed manner by deadlines Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills & professional behavior that promote cooperation & teamwork Practices good customer customer service and demonstrates VA I-CARE values Participates in unit-based quality of care performance improvement activities, unit based performance improvement measures & results Identifies problem areas by practicing evidence-based practices on unit Perform other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30am - 4pm, work hours are somewhat negotiable, however position is subject to on-call/call backs during evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed to support operations of a 24/7 facility & its associated CBOCs. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD51127A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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: US Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when you can't recruit qualified citizens English Language Proficiency Must be able to speak & write English Education, Experience, or Certification. Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field OR Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience OR Completion of the Department of Defense, DOD biomedical equipment technician training program OR Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience OR Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management, HTM certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship OR Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience OR Hold or having ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician, CBET, Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist, CRES, Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist, CLES, or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager, CHTM. Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Grade Determination: The following criteria must be met when determining candidate's grade in addition to basic requirements for employment GS-13 Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1) Skill in managing workflow by directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives. 2) Skill in developing policies to oversee medical equipment and clinical systems. 3) Skill in managing interpersonal relationships between employees, team leaders, and managers. 4) Skill in applying standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NRC, The Joint Commission, TJC, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, AAMI. 5) Ability to supervise subordinate staff (for example, plan, organize, delegate, direct, control, and review activities and performance). 6) Ability to provide guidance on multiple types of medical equipment and clinical systems. 7) Ability to analyze data to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity. Preferred Experience: At least 7-10 years in the Biomedical Technician Field. Managerial or Supervisory experience of at least 5-10 Full Time Equivalent, FTE employees in a healthcare setting and Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician, CBET, certification. Reference: Please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ for more information on this qualification standard The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-13. Physical Requirements: Subject to stress caused by patient care situations involving instrument malfunction or failure when medical tools are required to be working correctly, reliable & safely at all times Must be able to act calmly & professionally Continual exposure to hazardous conditions involving lethal operating voltages, rotating machinery & high pressures/vacuums Requires constant adherence to safe work habits & proper use of personal protective equipment Required to walk, sit & stand for long time periods Frequent benchwork requires precision & good concentration w/ proper hand-eye coordination Some climbing & working on ladders Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs Must escort on site contractors for equipment installations, often climbing several flights of stairs & coordinating between buildings Work is primarily inside constructed areas w/ heating & ventilation, but for safety reasons some areas may not have heat &/or ventilation May be exposed to extremely high electrical voltages volts & currents which when not properly addressed could result in severe injury up to & including death May receive bruises or burns caused by electric shock & hot components May be exposed to patient bodily fluids May be required to work on equipment used in surgical operations requiring proper attire & cleanliness Must possess & maintain valid state driver's license to provide coverage, repair &/or transport biomedical equipment for ECHCS facility & its associated CBOCs as needed Maybe exposed to noxious chemicals, contagious diseases, radiation & infections

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts must include your name, the school's entire name, can be unofficial transcripts, must have the name of the course, date course taken, grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the course, date degree conferred, name of degree received.

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 VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System 1700 N Wheeling St Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: Jeannie Wright
• Phone: 816-922-2037
• Email: [email protected]