Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

About the position

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) at the Department of Veterans Affairs provides essential clinical and administrative support for the lifecycle management of medical equipment. This role involves applying engineering and mechanical concepts to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic devices, thereby enhancing clinical care across the VA facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of medical systems including imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring equipment.
• Perform installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of complex medical devices and systems.
• Utilize common test equipment such as electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, and multimeters.
• Coordinate with various facility support departments to ensure effective operations and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Conduct incoming inspections, regular and unscheduled maintenance, and plan for end-of-life replacements in collaboration with clinical services.
• Document all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) according to regulatory requirements.
• Apply basic networking principles to resolve communication issues in medical systems.
• Adhere to VA Medical Device Cyber Security policies throughout the lifecycle of medical systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Associate's degree in Biomedical Electronics Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or a related technical field, plus two years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or a related field; or completion of a military training program in biomedical equipment with two years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug test.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) or Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) is desirable.
• Knowledge of contracting regulations and performance-based contracts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.