Job Description

** Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information Systems)**

**Department of Veterans Affairs**

** G. V. (SONNY) Montgomery VA Medical Center**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

+ **Duties**

**Duties performed include, but are not limited to the following:**

* Responsible for lifecycle management of network equipment including but not limited to network switches, servers, routers and related infrastructure for any and all networked complex medical devices and systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring;

* Completes both routine and complex assignments involved identifying and troubleshooting issues related to VLAN configuration, IP addressing, sub-netting, HL7, DICOM, Access Control List (ACL) and network security across the medical device network;

* Coordinates and works effectively with other facility support departments including but not limited to Facilities Management Services (FMS), Office of information Technology (OIT), Sterile Processing Services (SPS), and Environmental Management Services (EMS);

* Utilizes advanced network test equipment and software including, but not limited to tracers, wireless spectrum analyzers, network traffic monitors, command prompt, physical and virtual server software;

* Manages, troubleshoots and maintains complete systems of computerized networks, databases and servers including but not limited to biomedical information systems that store or facilitate patient information;

* Implements and plans for new and emerging technologies including but not limited to diagnostic modalities, network management and storage, and virtual data centers;

* Designs, implements and manages network incident response due to infection, loss of service or regional and local policy changes according to VA guidelines; Ensures proper security configuration for assigned devices and networks;

* Regularly reviews and installs available approved software updates and virus definitions for applicable networked medical devices;

* Leads development of disaster recovery procedures for critical systems to be enacted in the event of device failure;

* Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies;

* Investigates, remediates and documents all safety alerts within established timeframes;

* As assigned, functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps appropriate certification levels.

**Performs other related duties as assigned.**

**Work Schedule**: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. **(Subject to change based upon agency needs)**

**Telework**: Not Available

**Virtual:** This is not a virtual position.

**Position Title/Functional Statement #**:Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information Systems)/PD000000

**Relocation/Recruitment Incentives**: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants

**Permanent Change of Station (PCS):** Not Authorized

**Fi****nancial Disclosure Report:** Not required **Requirements**

** 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

* You may be required to serve a probationary period

* Subject to a background/security investigation

* Must be proficient in written and spoken English

* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

* Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel

** 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**:

* **Citizenship:** United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

* **Experience and Education**. Associates degree in Biomedical Electronics Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology or Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related technical field such as Electronic Technology or Information Technology and two years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer,

Medical Equipment Repairer, or Information Technology Specialist.

**Or,**

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or in a related field such as Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or Information Technology.

**Or,**

Completion of a military training program in biomedical equipment and two years of experience as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist or Biomedical Equipment Technician, Field Service Engineer, Medical Equipment Repairer or Information Technology Specialist.

* **Licensure/Certification/Registration**. None required.

**Grade Determinations**:

GS-12 GRADE REQUIREMENT:

**Experience.** At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-11), which includes but is not limited to: Knowledge of a wide range of sciences including, but not limited to, electronics (analog and digital), computer science/networking, mechanical engineering design, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, physiology, medical terminology, anatomy, optics, and biology to perform duties of a broad scope and nature on complex and sophisticated patient-related medical systems and sub-systems; Ability to perform advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices involving their interfaces and connections to information systems either directly or through the hospitals hardwired and wireless networks; Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to safe operation of medical instrumentation such as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI); Skill in the use of all types of test and calibration equipment such as digital multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, digital oscilloscopes, pulse generators, and Local Area Network (LAN) analyzers in performing troubleshooting/repair and preventive maintenance activities; Ability to configure and maintain medical servers and desktop computers; Knowledge of contracting regulations, requirements, and specific contract specifications including performance-based contracts.

**Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.** In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

(a) Current knowledge of computer virus protection software, available software patches and upgrades, and information security tools.

(b) Expert knowledge of electronics, computer and networking theory with experience maintaining, interfacing and troubleshooting networked medical equipment to include VLAN configuration, IP addressing, sub-netting, and network security.

(c) Ability to utilize and maintain computer and server based medical equipment, medical record databases, and proprietary and generic software, Experience with TCP/IP, HL7, networking, network security, and DICOM standards.

(d) Ability to interpret, identify, and apply network engineering principles and practices where there often times is no previous example to follow, or precedence.

(e) Skill to distinguish networking problems from non-networking problems and discuss various options with IT networking and operations staff members.

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