Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging)

About this role

BASIC REQUIREMENTS To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens according to 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). Education, Experience, or Certification: 1. Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR 2. Associates or higher degree in electronics, a fi eld of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 3.

Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR 4. Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology; AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 5. Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR 6.

Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR 7. Hold or having ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET),Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES),or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM). Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Imaging), GS-12 Experience: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1.

Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures. 2. Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards. 3. Skill in applying standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Nuclear Radiation Commission (NRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the American College of Radiology (ACR).