Summary
The incumbent performs as a Staff Biomedical Engineer for the Clinical Engineering Service within the St. Louis VA Health Care System which consists of a two division medical center. The Clinical Engineering Service oversees all medical equipment and their associated clinical systems.
Duties
Major Duties: Assists in the EHRM for integration for medical/clinical systems. May take on the project or implementation lead for varying systems as required to implement EHRM standards and connectivity requirements. Performs as a Staff Biomedical Engineer within the Clinical Engineering Service that maintains, supports, and implements a Healthcare Technology Management Program that meets or exceeds The Joint Commission, NFPA, OIG, FDA, and other applicable healthcare regulatory requirements. Serves as a staff advisor within the Clinical Engineering Service in the area of Biomedical Engineering as well as engineering principles and practices, which relate to the area of specialization. Functions as a subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering who directly supports specialized clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance at a medical center. Conducts data analysis on medical equipment utilization, repairs, and errors to support the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). Develops the work performance specifications for a variety of service contractors. 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 in the using services. Interfaces with a multiplicity of services on solving problems related to both current and past contracts. Provides support to VISN and National Initiatives. Participates in workgroups as offered by these levels of the organization, and approved by supervisor, to assist in improving overall Healthcare Technology Management operations. Develops and maintains a personal development plan for continuing education that addresses new trends in medical equipment and/or technology and its safe and effective use in the delivery of healthcare. This plan shall also include development of skills to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals, including technical and professional clinical staff, to communicate technical information. Manages a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device incident investigations to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and Joint Commission requirements. Advises clinical and administrative staff on medical engineering technology including existing and emerging technology addressing viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety while keeping abreast of changes in technology and utilizing information gained in the solution of biomedical engineering problems. Assists with capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment. Has shared responsibility for the development, purchase, and implementation of medical technology . This may entail the modification of existing devices or interfaces within systems to meet the specific requirements of the medical center. Assists in implementation of electronic devices, systems, and computers related to patient care equipment to assure that they are utilized efficiently and safely. Observes the use of these devices and seeks user feedback to ensure new technology implementation supports and/or improves clinical workflow. Assists with Equipment Committee aspects including, but not limited to requesting, prioritizing, and purchasing of new equipment. This includes utilizing the VA's EER/SEPG System. Shares responsibility in ensuring that HIPAA and network security issues are managed effectively for medical systems. Documentation of such systems including details such as backup, disaster recovery, security, etc. is difficult in scope but critical to management of the networked systems. Shares responsibility in updating documentation of network connections of medical systems, including information on VLAN, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, network switch, and port numbers. Assists in development of new tools and methodologies to collect, track, and display data or other information to appropriate staff. Develops creative ideas, designs and solutions that would enhance patient care and satisfaction. Represents Clinical Engineering department on committees and in meetings as delegated by supervisor Additional duties are performed as assigned by supervisor related to Biomedical Engineering principles of medical systems to meet mission critical requirements. May be asked to assist in other administrative duties as well, including participating in hiring panels. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant 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 the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.