Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Job Title

Medical Equipment Management Specialist

Duties

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action.
• Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS).
• Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Documents all actions in the appropriate system.
• Monitors system backups, ensures network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems.
• Utilizes basic networking concepts in accordance with the VHA Medical Device Protection Program (MDPP), such as computer and server hardware and software used in conjunction with medical devices and clinical systems.
• Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Provides customer support to staff, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status.
• Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or purchase cardholder.
• Develops documentation to purchase commodities and/or vendor services.
• Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies.
• Complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical training.
• Performs planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Assists with remediation and documentation of hazard alerts and recall notifications concerning medical equipment impacting the facility.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

Telework: Not eligible for telework

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: GS5:59239F, GS7:59241, GS9: 59249f, GS11: 59250F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized