Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

The Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) department at a VA facility that provides multi-faceted specialty care for both inpatient and outpatient services that may be delivered at a variety of sites. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties at the full performance level, the BESS utilizes supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities. The primary duties of the position may include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees, directs, and manages the lifecycle management of the facility's medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Collaborates with other departments and service lines, clinical and administrative staff, and executive leadership at the medical center, VISN, and national levels, as needed.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains the medical equipment management program and completes annual evaluations of the program's effectiveness.
• Establishes and monitors metrics, and initiates performance improvement activities.
• Defines, evaluates, and enhances subordinate staff's competency to perform the duties and responsibilities for their respective roles. Develops individual and/or departmental training plans that address gaps in staff and departmental competencies.
• Develops, delivers, and evaluates performance plans for subordinate staff. Recognizes deserving staff for exceptional performance.
• Addresses performance problems and conduct issues in accordance with established labor union agreements, human resources guidance, and policies.
• Requests and develops recruitment packages to fill/backfill any open or vacant positions. Screens and interviews applicants, conducts reference checks, and selects only qualified candidates.
• Employs available resources to retain talent. Develops and implements succession planning.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 580-02075-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized