Biomedical Engineer

The Biomedical Engineer reports to Healthcare Technology Management within the Clinical Engineering Service at the Miami VA Healthcare System in Miami, FL.

• Has shared responsibility for the development and implementation of the medical center's system for physiological monitoring automation in clinical laboratories, patient resuscitation, computer applications in biomedicine and medical information systems. Designs new systems to meet the requirements for medical services using conventional and state of the art equipment and components or specifies modifications to existing devices and systems for specific requirements of the medical center.
  
  Has shared responsibility for medical engineering development education and training including instructing medical and health personnel in the utilization of the equipment.
• Provides training in the principles and procedures of operation of technical equipment for the medical, nursing, dental, administrative, engineering and other technical and professional staff to ensure that the equipment is utilized effectively and safely. This will also include training biomedical staff on information technology responsibilities including but not limited to networking and will coordinate solutions to any issues that arise between OJT and the healthcare technology management service.
• Assist in establishing controls and procedures and monitors implementation to assure that all electronic devices and systems and computers related to patient care equipment are utilized efficiently and safely. Observes and critiques the use of these devices maintaining repair services and training personnel where necessary. Evaluates the patient safety features of electrical equipment and assists in the oversight of the patient electrical safety program for the medical center.
• Assists all clinical nursing and logistics service staff in the purchase of new electronic equipment by analyzing requirements, developing specifications and evaluating new devices and systems when necessary. Coordinates and directs the installation of the equipment and systems as required. Verifies the operational integrity and reliability of new equipment and advises the medical center staff in maintenance of the equipment and systems.
• Develops the work performance specifications for a variety of service contractors including servicing specialized imaging equipment. Monitors the work of service contractors to assure that the work performance meets the needs of the medical center and conforms to the terms of the contract. Communicates essential contract information to personnel using services.
• Interfaces with services on solving problems related to both current and past contracts.
• Recommends policy and policy changes to the Biomedical Engineering Supervisor/Chief. Frequently due to the nature of the work performed if no established guideline exists the incumbent is expected to analyze, organize, innovate, modify and adapt as necessary to carry out program objectives.

Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

32010F

• 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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL‑ cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs health‑care personnel (HCP).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 2‑year trial period…