Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information Systems)

Description:

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information Systems) provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of networks, networked medical equipment and associated systems.

Requirements:

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. 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. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates

GS-12 At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Current knowledge of computer virus protection software, available software patches and upgrades, and information security tools. 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. 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. Ability to interpret, identify, and apply network engineering principles and practices where there often times is no previous example to follow, or precedence. Skill to distinguish networking problems from non-networking problems and discuss various options with IT networking and operations staff members. Preferred Experience: Experience with networking, computer/server hardware/software and information technologies and computer virus protection software, available software patches and upgrades, and information security tools (I.E. Microsoft Office, Window Operating Systems (OS), McAffee, etc.) and able to apply them in a demanding work environment. Experience with reading, interpreting and applying a great variety of technical data such as schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, table charts, mathematical expressions, and formulas. Experience with equipment maintenance, operating procedures, and repair procedures from training materials and courses. Experience with the use of standard electronics to include analog, digital and microprocessor theory, pneumatics, hydraulics, optics, electro mechanics, physics, basic networking, and chemistry. Experience with the use of standard level test equipment to include, but not limited to, multimeters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulator, storage oscilloscopes, manometers, tachometers, etc. Holds knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, medical equipment, and technology. Preferred HTM Program Office Training: HTM 112: BASIC NETWORKING FOR BIOMEDICAL STAFF HTM 212: INTERMEDIATE NETWORKING References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-49

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements: Work demands bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, and rarely lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs. Work requires standing and walking for long periods of time.