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Biomedical Engineer
Job in
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68197, USA
Listed on 2026-05-19
Listing for:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device Industry
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
Serves as an institutional resource - working extensively with clinical stakeholders - supporting clinical services by leading market research, technology assessments, integration planning, and implementation of both current and emerging medical technologies.
QualificationsBasic Requirements:
- 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:
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 - OR - Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree
- English Language Proficiency:
Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English - Creditable Professional Engineering Experience
- To be creditable - experience must have been accomplished after receipt of the bachelor's degree - and/or CCE certification - and requires the possession and use of knowledge - skills - and abilities associated within the scope of the biomedical engineering profession
- Additionally - the experience must have been attained in a healthcare setting for Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) positions - or a research setting for Biomedical Engineer (Research) positions - and be directly applicable to the assignment
- Grade Determinations: GS-7 Biomedical Engineer
Experience:
None beyond the basic requirements - GS-9 Biomedical Engineer
Experience:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level - GS-7. 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 - TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
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 health care 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 Biomedical Engineer
Experience:
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level - GS-9 - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level - OR
Education:
Ph.D.
- or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering - or a related field of engineering OR Bachelor's degree - plus three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study - TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
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 in such technology - and utilizing the information to solve biomedical engineering problems
- Knowledge of basic project management principles - as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment - and information system implementation
- GS-12 Biomedical Engineer
Experience:
Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level - GS-11 - or completion of a post-doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level - AND Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Ability to conduct a medical equipment management or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies - Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program - that address the safe and effective use of medical…
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