Electronics Technician (Biomedical)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, Colorado.

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Duties

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• Independently manages the installation, repair, and decommissioning of complex medical equipment within a Medical Treatment Facility.
• Applies electronic and pneumatic theories to diagnose unprecedented malfunctions in high-acuity medical systems.
• Performs lead-level maintenance and calibration on sophisticated Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, and X-ray imaging units.
• Executes precision repair and performance testing on ventilators, defibrillators, and anesthesia systems.
• Configures and integrates medical device hardware and software with hospital networks and Digital Imaging Network - Picture Archiving and Communications Systems.
• Resolves complex connectivity and data integration issues for networked diagnostic and monitoring systems.
• Ensures all equipment maintenance meets The Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists, Safe Medical Devices Act, and Code of Federal Regulations regulatory safety standards.
• Utilizes specialized Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment to perform electrical safety testing and precision calibrations on medical technologies.
• Provides expert consultation to clinical staff on the safe operation and application of specialized medical devices.
• Conducts rigorous safety inspections and preventive maintenance on surgical lasers and sterilization equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 60 pounds may be required.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This position is Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 performing the full lifecycle management of medical equipment within Medical Treatment Facilities. This includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex systems such as radiology (Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography), physiological monitoring, and surgical lasers, proficiency in integrating medical hardware with hospital data networks (Digital Imaging Network - Picture Archiving and Communications System), utilizing specialized Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment for calibration, and ensuring strict adherence to The Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists, and Code of Federal Regulations regulatory standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Medical Equipment Repair Certification is Highly Desired.

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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement..
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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