** Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist**

**Department of Veterans Affairs**

** Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

No

** Telework eligible**

No

**Duties**

** Summary**

**If you are a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-11265508-22-ER.**

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

**Responsibilities**

The duties of the Supervisory BESS in Biomedical Engineering Department include but are not limited to:

Lifecycle management of any and all medical systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical and network support.

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.

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 Shop training program, in-house cross training, and vendor training, to ensure that technicians are kept abreast of the changing technology as effectively as possible within the available resources.

As assigned, functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and keeps appropriate certification levels. Uses knowledge of government contract procedures and documentation requirements to develop statements of work, sole source justifications, other applicable documentation (6550, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), etc.) and to oversee vendor work. Collaborates with Logistics and Contracting to procure parts and services; functions as a purchase card holder, as required.

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.

Represents Clinical Engineering on committees and in meetings as delegated by supervisor. **Supervisory Functions:**

Participates in the development of goals, objectives, and policy for the medical equipment management program and monitors progress

Identifies and plans workload among subordinates in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities, and sets deadlines for completion of work as necessary.

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.

Advises supervisor and other management officials as necessary on status of critical medical equipment that may adversely impact veteran care and/or access.

Provides input to the annual budget for the unit, and monitors spending throughout the fiscal year to ensure that adequate resources are available to support mission. Evaluates need for service contracts and on demand vendor service.

Leads the Biomedical Shop in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the Biomedical Shop 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 section members.

Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to Supervisory Biomedical Engineer.

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

Participates in the planning for long-range staffing needs, considering changes to medical equipment inventory, medical center strategic plan, and budget.

Interviews candidates for positions within the Biomedical Shop; recommends selection, appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions to Supervisory Biomedical Engineer.

Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinates, subject to approval by Supervisory Biomedical Engineer.

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

**Work Schedule**: Evening shift (Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 3:30pm-midnight)

**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**

Not required

** Supervisory status**

Yes

** Promotion Potential**

None

**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**

**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.

**Licensure/Certification/Registration.** None

**Preferred Experience:** Must possess excellent supervisory, project management a