Biomedical Engineer

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Responsible for providing technical assistance for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System's Biomedical Engineering section ensuring that VA policy and standards are adhered to in the planning, development, implementation, integration, acquisition, installation and testing of critical patient care/medical equipment. Supports Biomedical Engineering through submission of service contracts, contracting repair requests, and manages the associated invoice payment. 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. Education and/or Experience. The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement: (1) 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. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. OR, (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed in item 3.b.(1) above. 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). English Language Proficiency. Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Grade Determinations: In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicants must meet the following Grade Requirements for the GS-7 to GS-12 grade level: GS-7 (Entry Level) Experience- None beyond the basic requirements. Education- Bachelor's degree as outlined in paragraph, above, or CCE certification with at least a bachelor's degree. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. None beyond the basic requirements. GS-9 (Developmental (Level 1) Experience. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level. ~OR~ Education- Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of study. ~OR~ Bachelor's degree, plus two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, that demonstrates the KSAs for the GS-9 level assignment. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities[. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: i. Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the Biomedical Engineering profession. ii. Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines, and standards, and make recommendations to ensure compliance with medical center programs. iii. Ability to understand the operational needs of clinical services in the healthcare system. iv. Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends, for presentation to other technical staff and mid-level hospital management, and the ability to keep abreast of changes in technology. GS-11 (Developmental (Level 2) Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. ~OR~ Education- Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of engineering. ~OR~ Bachelor's degree, plus three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, a related field of engineering. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: i. Ability to implement and/or sustain an equipment management or biomedical research program that meets The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or other applicable regulatory requirements.] ii. Ability to develop material for a continuing education program for clinical or research staff, that address the principles and application of medical technology, and/or biomedical theory used in healthcare. iii. Ability to advise [ ] staff on emerging medical [ ] technology[, or research procedures], while keeping abreast of changes in such technology, and utilizing the information to solve biomedical engineering problems. iv. Knowledge of basic project management principles, as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation. GS-12 (Full Performance Level) Experience. Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to t

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