Biomedical Engineer

Summary

Serves as an institutional resource, working extensively with clinical stakeholders, supporting clinical services by leading market research, technology assessments, integration planning, and implementation of both current and emerging medical technologies

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts independent project management for complex biomedical equipment installations, including planning, procurement, installation and implementation, and testing. Leads projects and coordinates with technical, clinical, and education of staff for various medical system deployments at Nebraska Western-Iowa HCS. Manages complex networked medical device installations, scheduling, and plans networked medical system upgrades, and conducts networked medical device risk assessments. Assists with management of the medical device inventory for the hospital. Maintains the database, manages and analyzes equipment lifecycles, determines plans and timelines for equipment replacements. Manages and maintains the Networked Medical Device Database (NMDD). Assists with the completion of medical device recalls, network equipment risk assessments, incoming inspections, device de-installations and turn-ins, medical device risk assessments and reviews. Reviews, manages and remediates medical device security vulnerabilities with technicians. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). COR knowledge and skills will be used to assist with equipment procurements and to assist with managing existing service contracts as assigned and planning/ developing new contractual requirements as assigned. Assists with annual review and updates of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment, to include initial concept, installation planning, procurement effort, and implementation. Responsible for High Cost/High Tech (HCHT) equipment planning. Assists with completing written reports for the Chief of Biomedical Engineering related to project updates, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) statuses and updates, and other ad-hoc reports. Serves as a professional advisor, manager, and medical technology consultant to the Chief of Biomedical Engineering, as well as on other engineering principles and practices. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad hoc only, per Supervisor's discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications

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: 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. English Language Proficiency: Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English. Creditable Professional Engineering Experience. To be creditable, experience must have been accomplished after receipt of the bachelor's degree, and/or CCE certification, and requires the possession and use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated within the scope of the biomedical engineering profession. Additionally, the experience must have been attained in a healthcare setting for Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) positions, or a research setting for Biomedical Engineer (Research) positions, and be directly applicable to the assignment. Grade Determinations: GS-7 Biomedical Engineer Experience: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-9 Biomedical Engineer Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, GS-7. 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. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the Biomedical Engineering profession. Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines, and standards, and make recommendations to ensure compliance with medical center programs. Ability to understand the operational needs of clinical services in the health care system. 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 Biomedical Engineer Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level, GS-9, 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. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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. 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. 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. Knowledge of basic project management principles, as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation. GS-12 Biomedical Engineer Experience: Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, GS-11, or completion of a post-doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to conduct a medical equipment management or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies. Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program, that address the safe and effective use of medical technology, and/or research devices. Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements. Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical 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, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management. Ability to effectively advise cli