Biomedical Engineer jobs in New Haven, CT

Duties

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist is a senior level Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) that consults on the lifecycle management of medical technology(s) regionally within assigned VISN(s) within VHA. The incumbent is an expert for a specific medical technology(s) (i.e. laboratory equipment, RTLS technology, Temperature and Humidity, PACS, Pharmacy) and serves as a liaison between Biomedical Engineering staff at VHA, VISN, and facility levels. The duties and responsibilities of the Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (VISN level) include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides input on medical technology to local facility and/or VISN on High-Cost/High-Tech requests as needed
• Monitors emerging medical technology and trends across VISN
• Provides consultations on strategic equipment planning as requested
• Initiates and participates in technology assessment and product evaluations
• Drafts RFP requirements for new equipment purchases, translating clinical needs into technical specifications
• Coordinates with Regional/VISN and facility stakeholders including but not limited to medical staff, clinical personnel, Biomedical Engineering, OI&T, Facilities Engineering, Patient Safety, Logistics, Contracting, NAC, and equipment manufacturers on medical technology
• Provides education and cross-training, sets up local and VISN training programs on topics such as networking, a specific medical technology, etc.
• Coordinates and implements VISN roll out of technology updates/upgrades and activation of new systems
• Reviews and drafts local and/or VISN policies and procedures for implementation as related to the incumbent's area of assignment
• Provides education and creates local and/or VISN training programs for medical technology as applicable
• Establishes and shares best practices for maintaining and managing medical technology
• Investigates and advises on medical device and information security issues
• Provides support of Repairable Medical Device (RMD) alerts and recalls issued through the Alert & Recall Management System (ARMS)
• Provides guidance to VHA facilities on applicable regulatory requirements, codes and standards as they apply to the safety, operation, and management of medical instrumentation
• Advises on and develops BESS performance standards, competencies, and work methods/approaches throughout the VISN
• Serves as VA BESS liaison to equipment manufacturers for specific technologies at a Regional/VISN level
• Serves as liaison to clinical Program Offices and VISN personnel for specialized medical technologies
• Creates and reviews VISN Biomedical Engineering documents including policy, PM procedures/protocols, and technology configuration guidance
• Participates in VISN workgroups and projects to provide technical and Biomedical Engineering expertise
• Provides maintenance and technology management to multiple VHA medical centers both remotely and on-site as needed
• Serves as VISN expert on specific medical technologies and provides consultation on medical technology systems that span across multiple medical centers in the VHA organization; this is a specific focus on the VISN standardized general and advance networked medical systems. But example technologies where the incumbent coordinates technical support activities across the network include, backup systems for medical device data, data analytics systems, laboratory equipment, RTLS technology, Temperature and Humidity, PACS, Pharmacy, Renal and Dental and integration of medical devices to the electronic medical record.
• Provides assistance and technical guidance to facility Biomedical Engineering staff ( on-site as needed) on preventive and corrective maintenance; shares troubleshooting tips, training, and best practices
• Administers guidance on specific technology networking requirements in accordance with established VA Medical Device Cyber Security policies and procedures.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Position: This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• This position is covered by a special rate.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOCs as needed for coverage.
• Current or Formal Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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  Agency contact information

  Thomas Whiddon

  Phone

  508-521-4067

  Email

  Thomas.Whiddon@va.gov

  Address

  VA Boston Healthcare System
  940 Belmont Street
  Brockton, MA 02301
  US

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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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  • New employee probationary period
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  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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