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As a Biomedical Engineer (BME) for the VA Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19), the incumbent provides professional engineering and relevant information technology support to the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Program and/or appropriate national workgroups commissioned by the Office of Healthcare Technology Management (19HTM).
03/20/2025 to 03/31/2025
$105,383 - $137,000 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
13
No
Yes
CBSU-12712918-25-CKG
833946500
This position is ONLY open to VISN 19/Station Specific Employees, VA Employees Nationwide, and past/current/upcoming VHA HPT Trainee graduate.
The Biomedical Engineer reports directly to the VISN 19 Supervisory Biomedical Engineer, Equipment Planning Section. He/She receives administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions and functions. He/she exercises authority to oversee the overall planning, designing and implementing programs, projects, studies and other work to support healthcare technology across the network. They have responsibility for planning and implementing programs, projects, and other work to support and manage the VISN biomedical engineering programs across the network. The incumbent may be responsible for identifying and reviewing cost saving opportunities across the VISN Biomedical Engineering program. Successful execution of these responsibilities has major impact upon the outcome of patient care delivery.
The Biomedical Engineer is recognized as a technical expert and advisor on Biomedical Engineering Clinical System integration issues and aids in the support provided by Biomedical Engineering staff across the VISN. He/She is responsible for aiding the clinical staff in selection/planning, implementation/deployment, and effective utilization of medical equipment. If assigned, the Biomedical Engineer advises the VISN Chief HTM and Leadership in the areas of high-cost and/or high-volume medical technology, the networking of medical technology, a wide array of general healthcare technology, and specific healthcare technology challenges and innovation.
The VISN Biomedical Engineer serves an institutional expert in one or more technology areas for the VISN. Example technologies where the incumbent coordinates technical support activities across the VISN include EHR, Radiology PACS and Informatics, Cardiology PACS and Informatics, Critical Care Clinical Charting (CIS), Anesthesia Record Keeping Systems, Laboratory Informatics, Pharmacy Informatics, Data Analytics Systems, and other clinical informatics systems. In conjunction with facility HTM, upon assigned, VISN 19 BME proactively lead the effort for High Tech or high volume medical equipment planning and deployment. Example of high-tech medical equipment are Diagnostic Imaging modalities (MRI, CT, Cath Lab), Surgical Robots, and Linear Accelerator. High volume medical equipment can be Infusion pump, vital sign monitor, patient monitor, ventilators, defibrillators, etc. The Biomedical Engineer manages recurring technical support of specific technologies and actively collaborates with clinical service lines to optimize effectiveness of the systems. Represents the specific technologies and technology related processes to senior management and relevant VISN committees or councils.
The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for establishing consistent methodologies, protocols, and procedures across VISN 19 in Biomedical Engineering. Identify best practices and propagate them across the system. Manage special projects as assigned including technology initiatives, technical consultation, quality improvement efforts, customer satisfaction surveys, and customized reporting. Facilitate communications with appropriate stakeholders, especially Biomedical Engineering staff across the VISN.
The Biomedical Engineer contributes to VHA, VISN, and facility patient safety goals. He/She manages a VISN recall and safety alert program for medical devices, ensuring that medical device recalls and hazard alerts are acted upon, as appropriate, and that equipment-related safety enhancements are implemented in the VISN, in alignment with patient safety goals, SMDA, and Joint Commission requirements. The Biomedical Engineer supports implementation of effective education programs for medical equipment users.
The Biomedical Engineer consults on construction projects, information technology projects, space functional changes, and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and clinical-related technologies. This includes site preparation for medical equipment via station level projects, non-recurring maintenance projects, clinical specific initiatives, minor construction, and turn-key project designs. Infrastructure planning support include conducting capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical technology spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of highly complex medical technology. Responsible for life-cycle management for medical technology across the scope of a facility or VISN. The Biomedical Engineer collaborates with OI&T as appropriate to secure IT resources and engagement with respect to medical technology initiatives and equipment projects.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible:Available
Telework: May be available at the discretion of the supervisor
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:495-55745-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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