Biomedical Engineer

A Biomedical Engineer (BME) for the Louisville VA Health Care System (LVAHCS), the incumbent provides professional engineering support to a complex, highly technical, and service-oriented Healthcare Technology Management Service. The Biomedical Engineering Program includes medical technology assessment, strategic planning, acquisition support, implementation, coordination, equipment management, and ongoing maintenance support. 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.

• 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:
  Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Engineering (ABET accredited). Examples include Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering.
  • OR, Certification as Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor’s degree not listed above.
• 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).

In addition to the basic requirements for employment listed above, the following education and experience criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:

• (a)
  
  Experience:
  
  None beyond the basic requirements.
• (b)
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree as outlined above, or CCE certification with an acceptable bachelor's degree not listed.
• (c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  None beyond the basic requirements.

• (a)
  
  Experience:
  
  At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level.
• (b)
  
  Education:
• Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of study, as outlined above.
• Bachelor's degree, as outlined above, plus two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, that demonstrates the KSAs for the GS-9 level assignment.
• (c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the Biomedical Engineering profession.
• Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines, and standards, and make recommendations to ensure compliance with medical center programs.
• Ability to understand the operational needs of clinical services in the healthcare system.
• Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends, for presentation to other technical staff and mid-level hospital management, and the ability to keep abreast of changes in technology.

• (a)
  
  Experience:
  
  At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level GS-9, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.
• (b)
  
  Education:
• Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of engineering, as outlined above.
• Bachelor's degree, plus three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, as outlined above.
• (c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to implement and/or sustain an equipment management or biomedical research program that meets The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to develop material for a continuing education program for clinical or research staff, that address the principles and application of medical technology, and/or biomedical theory used in healthcare.
• Ability to advise staff on emerging medical technology, or research procedures, while keeping abreast of changes…