Supervisory Biomedical Engineer

Summary

The Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Section Chief) is responsible for the healthcare system-wide Biomedical Engineering Program serving all Services throughout the Medical Center, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and Home-Based Health Care.

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Duties

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Supports and advances patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology as demonstrated by the following major responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains an equipment management program that meets current Joint Commission (TJC) and National Fire Protection Act (NFPA) requirements.
• Develops a continuing education program for clinical staff addressing the principles and application of medical instrumentation used in the delivery of health care. This includes a curriculum that addresses the safe and effective use of medical equipment and/or technology.
• Manages the recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device incident investigations to assure compliance with patient safety goals.
• Advises clinical staff and leadership on medical engineering technology (including existing and emerging technology) addressing viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety.
• Analyzes organizational and operational problems and recommends timely and economical solutions involving medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
• Organizes work, sets priorities, delegates tasks, and meets multiple deadlines.
• Manges and directs the work of others, including Biomedical Equipment Support Specialists, lower-level Biomedical Engineers, and Electronic Technicians, to accomplish program goals and objectives.
• Translates management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled biomedical operations.
• Deals effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
• Initiates new ideas and approaches and demonstrates resourcefulness.
• Manages resources such as space, equipment, supplies, and staff at the local level.
• Drafts and/or recommends local policies and directives.
• Serves as an institutional expert who directly supports the most complex and specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance.

Work Schedule:
Monday
-Friday, 8:00-4:30 pm

Telework:
Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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, driver's 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).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or…