- Position Title
- Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12722854-25-SM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to Friday, May 2, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you willing to accept the working conditions as indicated in the announcement?
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
4.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
5.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
6.
A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
7.
Please provide your driver's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for interview it may be requested at that time.
If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist-BESS with the Veterans Health Care System.
Please respond appropriately to the questions below.
Note: Education must be verified by uploading copies of unofficial college transcripts with your application/resume. Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, KSAs will be verified on your application/resume in the work history section as duties/ KSAs performed for each position listed on the application/resume. Federal resumes are typically at least 3-5 pages long. BESS work experience must be indicated on your resume under your employment history section and must include the following information: Employer's business name & address, number of hours worked per week, estimated weekly number of hours if didn't work a regular part time schedule, DO NOT write "PRN". Month/year start and end dates, and a detailed description of duties performed that address the required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, KSAs listed under the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement for the duties you have performed in the past. Aggregate lists of skills and/or experience that are not listed under a specific employment work section may not be used to determination if applicant's meet Qualifications.
Please read the job announcement carefully to ensure all pertinent data is included on your application/resume.
Please respond appropriately to the questions below.
Note: Education must be verified by uploading copies of unofficial college transcripts with your application/resume. Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, KSAs will be verified on your application/resume in the work history section as duties/ KSAs performed for each position listed on the application/resume. Federal resumes are typically at least 3-5 pages long. BESS work experience must be indicated on your resume under your employment history section and must include the following information: Employer's business name & address, number of hours worked per week, estimated weekly number of hours if didn't work a regular part time schedule, DO NOT write "PRN". Month/year start and end dates, and a detailed description of duties performed that address the required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, KSAs listed under the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement for the duties you have performed in the past. Aggregate lists of skills and/or experience that are not listed under a specific employment work section may not be used to determination if applicant's meet Qualifications.
Please read the job announcement carefully to ensure all pertinent data is included on your application/resume.
Education, Experience or Certification
Associates or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field
OR
Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering, other than biomedical engineering AND 1 year of creditable experience
OR
Completion of the Department of Defense, DOD biomedical equipment technician training program
OR
Completion of a DOD training program in electronic systems repair & maintenance or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience
OR
Completion of biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management, HTM certificate program that included internship or apprenticeship
OR
Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that didn't include internship AND 1 year creditable experience
OR
Hold or ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician, CBET, Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist, CRES, Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist, CLES, or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager, CHTM. Continuous certification maintenance isn't required throughout VHA employment
Associates or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field
OR
Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering, other than biomedical engineering AND 1 year of creditable experience
OR
Completion of the Department of Defense, DOD biomedical equipment technician training program
OR
Completion of a DOD training program in electronic systems repair & maintenance or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience
OR
Completion of biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management, HTM certificate program that included internship or apprenticeship
OR
Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that didn't include internship AND 1 year creditable experience
OR
Hold or ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician, CBET, Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist, CRES, Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist, CLES, or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager, CHTM. Continuous certification maintenance isn't required throughout VHA employment
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you meet one of the conditions listed under the BASIC REQUIREMENTS above?
Note: Education will be verified, and applicants MUST upload copies of unofficial college transcripts with your application/resume if using education to qualify. Copies of military training transcripts must be uploaded if using military training to qualify. Experience should be documents on applications/resumes according to instructions listed in the introductory section of this assessment.
Failure to comply with documentation requirements may result in a lower grade and/or score or being rated ineligible for this position.
Note: Education will be verified, and applicants MUST upload copies of unofficial college transcripts with your application/resume if using education to qualify. Copies of military training transcripts must be uploaded if using military training to qualify. Experience should be documents on applications/resumes according to instructions listed in the introductory section of this assessment.
Failure to comply with documentation requirements may result in a lower grade and/or score or being rated ineligible for this position.
GRADE DETERMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
GS-5
Experience/Education. None beyond basic requirements
Experience/Education. None beyond basic requirements
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you possess the GS-5 grade determination requirements?
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
GS-7
Experience At least 1 year experience equivalent to GS-5 grade level
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, KSAs Candidate must demonstrate all following KSAs in addition to above experience
1) Knowledge of physics, anatomy & physiology
2) Knowledge of electronics such as analog, digital & microprocessor theory
3) Knowledge of the use of standard level test equipment such as multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, storage oscilloscopes, manometers & tachometers
4) Knowledge of basic networking concepts, e.g. computer & server hardware and software functionality, information technologies & computer virus protection software, available software patches & upgrades, and information security tools, e.g. Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems & McAfee
5) Skill in documenting all services provided in support of medical equipment & clinical systems in computerized maintenance management system
6) Ability to learn equipment operating & maintenance procedures
Experience At least 1 year experience equivalent to GS-5 grade level
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, KSAs Candidate must demonstrate all following KSAs in addition to above experience
1) Knowledge of physics, anatomy & physiology
2) Knowledge of electronics such as analog, digital & microprocessor theory
3) Knowledge of the use of standard level test equipment such as multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, storage oscilloscopes, manometers & tachometers
4) Knowledge of basic networking concepts, e.g. computer & server hardware and software functionality, information technologies & computer virus protection software, available software patches & upgrades, and information security tools, e.g. Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems & McAfee
5) Skill in documenting all services provided in support of medical equipment & clinical systems in computerized maintenance management system
6) Ability to learn equipment operating & maintenance procedures
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you possess the GS-7 grade determination requirements?
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
GS-9
Experience At least 1 year experience equivalent to GS-7 grade level
Demonstrated KSAs Candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs in addition to above experience
1) Knowledge of basic networking concepts including Access Control List, ACL, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, TCP/IP & Virtual Local Area Networks, VLAN
2) Knowledge of computer & server hardware & software functionality including virus protection, operating system patches & upgrades & information security tools
3) Ability to interpret a variety of technical data such as schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, table charts, mathematical expressions & formulas
4) Ability to use standard level test equipment including multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, storage oscilloscopes, manometers & tachometers
5) Ability to perform equipment maintenance & operating procedures
Experience At least 1 year experience equivalent to GS-7 grade level
Demonstrated KSAs Candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs in addition to above experience
1) Knowledge of basic networking concepts including Access Control List, ACL, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, TCP/IP & Virtual Local Area Networks, VLAN
2) Knowledge of computer & server hardware & software functionality including virus protection, operating system patches & upgrades & information security tools
3) Ability to interpret a variety of technical data such as schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, table charts, mathematical expressions & formulas
4) Ability to use standard level test equipment including multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, patient simulators, storage oscilloscopes, manometers & tachometers
5) Ability to perform equipment maintenance & operating procedures
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you possess the GS-9 grade determination requirements?
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
GS-11
Experience One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade
Demonstrated KSAs Candidate must demonstrate all following KSAs plus above experience
1) Knowledge of standards including National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, Food & Drug Administration, FDA, The Joint Commission, TJC & the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, AAMI for safe operation of medical equipment & clinical systems
2) Skill in using test & calibration equipment including digital multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, manometers, tachometers & Local Area Network, LAN analyzers
3) Skill in interpreting a variety of technical data including schematic drawings & wiring diagrams
4) Skill in applying networking principles, e.g. Access Control List, ACL, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, TCP/IP & Virtual Local Area Networks, VLAN
5) Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot medical equipment & clinical system interfaces
6) Ability to maintain medical computers & software
7) Ability to manage projects involving medical equipment & clinical systems
Experience One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade
Demonstrated KSAs Candidate must demonstrate all following KSAs plus above experience
1) Knowledge of standards including National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, Food & Drug Administration, FDA, The Joint Commission, TJC & the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, AAMI for safe operation of medical equipment & clinical systems
2) Skill in using test & calibration equipment including digital multi-meters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, manometers, tachometers & Local Area Network, LAN analyzers
3) Skill in interpreting a variety of technical data including schematic drawings & wiring diagrams
4) Skill in applying networking principles, e.g. Access Control List, ACL, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, TCP/IP & Virtual Local Area Networks, VLAN
5) Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot medical equipment & clinical system interfaces
6) Ability to maintain medical computers & software
7) Ability to manage projects involving medical equipment & clinical systems
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Do you possess the GS-11 grade determination requirements?
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
Note: Failure to adequately document your job experience and KSAs may result in disqualification of your application materials for this position.
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.