SUPERVISORY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (Clinical)
Summary
This position is at the Department of Veteran Affairs Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. The incumbent serves as the supervisor for the Electronics Section and Information Systems (Networking) Biomedical Equipment Support Specialists and Biomedical Engineers within the Healthcare Technology Management Department.
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Duties
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- Acts as a staff professional consultant and advisor on professional biomedical engineering matters to top management, and high level medical and administrative staff, and has responsibility for development and management of a complex, professional, highly technical, Healthcare Technology Management program.
- Responsible for setting/adjusting priorities, assigning workload, and setting schedules.
- Responsible for overseeing Cybersecurity requirements for networked medical devices.
- Responsible for overseeing medical device hazards and recalls.
- Responsible for managing medical equipment maintenance contracts.
- Planning, organizing, reviewing, installing/implementing Medical Equipment capital assets.
- Creation and modification of all policies and procedures for medical equipment that meet or exceed The Joint commission (TJC), NFPA, FDA, SMDA, or VA standards, including annual reviews, performance improvement, and implementation.
- Advising and collaborating with Service Chiefs, facility leadership, and other stakeholders to assess opportunities and goals to improve patient care, workload/workflow, and cost efficiency.
- Participates as a technical advisor, supporting new equipment purchasing through application of advanced theories, principles, concepts, and practices of Biomedical Engineering, as well as awareness of changes in technology, during planning, evaluation, and installation/implementation of new systems/equipment.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 02644F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ([click to reveal website link]). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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:
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. OR,
- Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) administered by the American College of Clinical Engineering and a bachelor's degree not listed above.
In addition to meeting the at least one of the basic requirements above, you must also meet the following Grade Requirement. You must possess at least one full year of specialized experience (equivalent to a GS-12 Biomedical Engineer with the VHA), which includes: Demonstrates an intimate understanding of complex clinical and biomedical subject matter. Serves as institutional resources, working extensively with clinical stakeholders, supporting clinical services by leading market research, technology assessments, integration planning, and implementation of both current and emerging medical technologies. Manages the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), network security issues for medical systems, and the information communicated across these systems. Assists with capital asset and infrastructure planning, to help ensure successful strategic planning.
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In addition to the experience above, you must demonstrate all of the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of the management of overall department resources, i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing at the local level.
- Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare technology management.
- Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the area of responsibility.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships in leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers, both within and outside the biomedical engineering program, to include conflict management, dispute resolution, mediation, or reasonable accommodations.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit [click to reveal website link].
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 13.
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting and other facilities with no unusual health hazards. The incumbent observes normal safety precautions.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
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: [click to reveal website link]. 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: [click to reveal website link].
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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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.
Benefits
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