Job Description

** Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist**

**Department of Veterans Affairs**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

No

** Telework eligible**

No

**Duties**

** Summary**

The Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) works in support of the Biomedical Engineering Department by providing leadership, guidance and supervision among assigned employees. Additionally, the Supervisory BESS provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of medical equipment.

**Responsibilities**

+ Lifecycle management of any and all medical systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical and network support. Completes both routine and complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex therapeutic, diagnostic and life support medical devices and systems.

+ Performs advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices and systems involving their interfaces and connections to information systems either directly or through the facility's hardwired and wireless networks. Adheres to Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) Guidelines in both pre-procurement and during system implementation.

+ Develops policy for the Biomedical Engineering department and local facility as needed.

+ Translates management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled biomedical work operations.

+ Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).

+ Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

+ Implements the Biomedical Section training program, in-house cross training, and vendor training, to ensure that technicians are kept abreast of the changing technology as effectively as possible.

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

+ Investigates, remediates and documents recalls and safety alerts within established timeframes.

+ Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology, including scientific advances, network protocols, and vendor changes.

+ Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff.

+ Provides mentoring and technical training to peers and development graded BESS.

+ May be tasked with leading and managing installation or upgrade projects for medical devices and systems. Supervisory:

+ Develops goals, objectives, and policy for the medical equipment management program and monitors progress;

+ Provides analysis, identifies, and plans workload among subordinates in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations.

+ Assigns daily work to staff, establishing priorities based on workload related to BESS and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.

+ Leads the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made.

+ Develops performance standards for subordinates; evaluates work performance of subordinates using work order and other relevant data.

+ Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters; serves as coach and facilitator in consensus building activities among team members.

+ Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.

+ Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.

+ Plans for long-range staffing needs, considering changes to medical equipment inventory, medical center strategic plan, and budget.

+ Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends selection, appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.

+ Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinates, subject to approval by higher level officials, supervisors, or others.

+ Approves and monitors the use of overtime and/or alternate tours needed to accomplish work.

**Work Schedule**: M-F, 0800-1630

**Telework**: Not Available

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

**Functional Statement #**: PD000000

**Relocation/Recruitment Incentives**: Not Authorized

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

**Fi****nancial Disclosure Report:** Not required **Travel Required**

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

** Supervisory status**

Yes

** Promotion Potential**

13

**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 and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) ** 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.

+ English Language Proficiency. Serving in a direct patient-care capacity must be proficient in spoken and written English.

+ Education. See Education - *Below*

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration. None **Grade Determinations**: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:

**Experience.** At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-12) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities(KSAs), and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled such as providing support of basic medical equipment and systems. **Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)**. You must demonstrate all of the following KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):

+ Advanced knowledge of Healthcare Technology Management across multiple types of equipment modalities to provide guidance and training to Healthcare Technology Management staff;

+ Skill in managing Healthcare Technology Management work flow and directing the work of others to accomplish programs goals and objectives.

+ Ability to develop policy, manage medical equipment life-cycle processes, and provide workload analysis in Healthcare Technology Management operations.

+ Knowledge of interpersonal relations and conflict resolution to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.

+ Ability to analyze Healthcare Technology data and make recommendations to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity within service.

+ *Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duti

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