Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Brockton
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
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.
Proficiency in written and spoken English. Experience and
Education: Associates degree in Biomedical Electronics Technology,
Biomedical Equipment Technology or Biomedical Engineering
Technology or in a related technical field such as Electronic
Technology or Information Technology and two years of experience as
a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, Biomedical Equipment
Technician, Field Service Engineer, Medical Equipment Repairer, or
Information Technology Specialist.Or,Bachelor's degree in
Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related field such as
Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or Information
Technology.Or,Completion of a military training program in
biomedical equipment and two years of experience as a Biomedical
Equipment Support Specialist or Biomedical Equipment Technician,
Field Service Engineer, Medical Equipment Repairer or Information
Technology Specialist. Grade Determinations:GS-5 (Entry Level) -
Applicants will need to meet the Basic Requirements listed above.
GS-7 (Development Level I) - Applicants need to have 1 year of
creditable experience at the GS-5 level and demonstrate the
following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to read,
interpret, and apply a great variety of technical data such as
schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, table charts, mathematical
expressions and formulas. Ability to learn equipment maintenance,
operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials
and courses. Fundamental knowledge of electronics to include
analog, digital and microprocessor theory, pneumatics, hydraulics,
optics, electro-mechanics, physics, basic networking, and
chemistry. Knowledge of the use of standard level test equipment to
include, but not limited to, multi-meters, electrical safety
analyzers, patient simulator, storage oscilloscopes, manometers,
tachometers, etc. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical
terminology, medical equipment, and technology. Knowledge of basic
networking, computer/server hardware/software and information
technologies and computer virus protection software, available
software patches and upgrades, and information security tools (i.e.
Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems, McAfee, etc.). GS-9
(Development level II) - Applicants must have one year of
creditable experience at the GS-7 level and demonstrate the
following KSAs: Knowledge of electronics and electricity including
analog and intermediate digital electronics to test, calibrate,
maintain, and repair biomedical equipment and moderately complex
biomedical instrumentation systems. Skill in the setup and use of
standard and advanced level test equipment to perform precise and
detailed analysis of the operating and design characteristics of
equipment and initiate repairs, reconfiguration, or redesign of
moderately complex medical systems. Skill in applying theory,
concepts, techniques, design characteristics, operation, and
functions to assist and support installation, operation, test,
maintenance, repair, design, and modification for a comprehensive
range of medical equipment connected to networks or other operating
systems. Ability to evaluate practical and technical information
from manufacturers, contract specifications, manuals, and
historical data in order to perform analysis required to make
effective recommendations concerning operation, maintenance, and
repair of medical equipment. Ability to perform testing and
troubleshooting of medical devices involving their interfaces and
connections to other medical devices, clinical systems, or
information systems either directly or through the hospitals
hardwired and wireless networks. Ability to use application
software and hardware as it relates to the operation and
diagnostics of medical equipment. Knowledge of computer equipment
with a wide variety of software to input and retrieve data as
required, and to prepare a variety of specific working documents
and forms such as spreadsheet, database, word processing, and other
similar products. GS-11 (Full Performance Level) Applicants must
have one years of creditable experience at the GS-9 level and
demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of a wide range of
sciences including, but not limited to, electronics (analog and
digital), computer science/networking, mechanical engineering
design, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, physiology, medical
terminology, anatomy, optics, and biology to perform duties of a
broad scope and nature on complex and sophisticated patient-related
medical systems and sub-systems. Ability to perform advanced
testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving their
interfaces and connections to information systems either directly
or through the hospitals hardwired and wireless networks. Knowledge
of codes and standards relevant to safe operation of medical
instrumentation such as 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). Skill in the
use of all types of test and calibration equipment such as digital
multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers,
patient simulators, digital oscilloscopes, pulse generators, and
Local Area Network (LAN) analyzers in performing
troubleshooting/repair and preventive maintenance activities
Ability to configure and maintain medical servers and desktop
computers. Knowledge of contracting regulations, requirements, and
specific contract specifications including performance-based
contracts. In addition Certification as a Certified Biomedical
Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Laboratory Equipment
Specialist (CLES), Net+ and A+ is highly desirable at the full
performance level, but is not required. References: VA Handbook,
5005, Part II, Appendix G49.The full performance level of this
vacancy is GS-11.The actual grade at which an applicant may be
selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-5 to GS-11.
Physical Requirements:Incumbent often will be required to walk or
stand for extended periods of time. Work at the bench, sitting is
often tedious and precise, requiring good concentration with proper
hand-eye coordination. Some climbing and working from ladders may
be required. The ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds is
required.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Brockton , Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, Other , Brockton, Massachusetts
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