This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Murfreesboro Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). The incumbent performs as a Biomedical Engineer working with the Supervisory General Engineer (SGE) to support and advance patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology per advanced automated pharmacy automation and integrated software.
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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education and/or Experience: 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 not listed above. Certification means having successfully passed a CCE written and oral examination administered by the American College of Clinical Engineering. If appointed with a CCE requirement, the employee must maintain certification throughout employment. The American College of Clinical Engineering determines acceptable educational preparation and degree requirements for CCE eligibility. 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). Preferred Experience: Ability to manage a preventive maintenance program for automated medical devices, including automated medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, NFPA, and [TJC] requirements. Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical automation equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment. Ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, automation system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management. Ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging automated technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety. Knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, automation software integration and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA. Ability to serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties include but not limited to: Conduct an equipment management program that meets current JCAHO Joint Commission and NFPA requirements. Develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that addresses the safe and effective use of medical equipment and/or technology. Advising clinical and administrative staff on medical engineering technology, including existing and emerging technology and which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety. Analyze organizational and operational problems and recommend timely and economical solutions involving medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment. Perform analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving for automated systems. Extensive knowledge of internet protocols, international standards, network security to transfer data used by healthcare providers. Knowledge of computer and network hardware and software pertaining to computer virus protection and network security. Skill in using applications associated with programmable logic controllers, ladder logic programming, Microsoft visual studio, and SQL Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm CST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 7640117 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized