Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

Overview

OPENING DATE : 10 / 1 / 25

CLOSING DATE : 10 / 14 / 25

Duties will vary by grade, but at the GS-11 Full Performance Level :

• Functions :
• Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems using a variety of technical data and completes corrective action.
• Performs incoming inspections and planned maintenance on medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems. Documents all actions in the appropriate system.
• Monitors system backups, ensures network connectivity, mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and maintains clinical systems.
• Utilizes test equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Provides customer support to staff, evaluates issues and needs, responds with solutions, and keeps customers abreast of status.
• Educates staff on the safe operation and user-level maintenance of medical equipment and clinical systems.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and / or purchase card holder.
• Develops documentation to purchase commodities and / or vendor services. Manages, monitors, and evaluates contractor performance and addresses issues or deficiencies.
• Complies with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillsets.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical training.

Work Schedule : Monday thru Friday, 8am - 4 : 30pm

Telework : AD-HOC

Virtual : This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement # : 000000

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not authorized

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Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider :

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirements :

Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR

Grade Determinations :

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-05

Experience or Education : None beyond the basic requirements. Assignment : Employees at this grade level serve as entry-level developmental BESSs. It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require regular supervision. BESSs at this grade level perform basic tasks designed to prepare them for promotion. They troubleshoot and perform planned maintenance on general medical equipment. Entry-level BESSs assist with incoming inspections and documentation.

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-07

Experience : One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs :

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-09

Experience : One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs :

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-11

Experience : One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs :

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