Biomedical Engineer

Summary

As a Biomedical Engineer (BME) for the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers - Jr. VA Medical Center - Memphis - TN, the incumbent provides professional engineering support to a complex, highly technical, and service-oriented Healthcare Technology Management Section within Engineering 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.
• Education and/or Experience
  • The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement: (1) Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Engineering.
  • To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) – as a professional engineering curriculum.
  • Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include:
    Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering.
  • Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time.
  • OR – (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor’s degree not listed in item 3.b.(1) 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).
  • English Language Proficiency:
    Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 – section D – paragraph 5a – this part.
• Grade Determinations
  • GS‑7 (Entry Level)
    • Experience – None beyond the basic requirements.
    • Education – Bachelor’s degree as outlined in paragraph – above – or CCE certification with at least a bachelor’s degree.
    • Demonstrated Knowledge – Skills – and Abilities – None beyond the basic requirements.
  • GS‑9 (Developmental – Level
    1)
    • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level.
    • OR – Education – Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering – or a related field of study.
    • OR – Bachelor’s degree – 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.
    • 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.
  • GS‑11 (Developmental – Level
    2)
  • GS‑12 (Full Performance Level)
• Physical Requirements
  • The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries.
  • The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
  • The Biomedical Engineer must also work outdoors occasionally in all types of weather.
  • There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites.
  • The work is primarily sedentary – although some physical effort may be required – e.g., walking, standing, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, and carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases – or driving or traveling by motor vehicle.
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