Biomedical Engineering Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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.

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education Requirements Associates or higher degree in the 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 repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience
• OR Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship
• OR Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience
• OR Hold or having 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 maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment
• 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)
• Preferred Experience: GS-12 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: You must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) Experience at this level includes, but is not limited to: Manage networked imaging systems and databases and inter-connectivity with Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) related modalities and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Specialized diagnostic software, quality assurance tools, and test equipment
• BESSs (Imaging) assist in designing and implementing security measures and a disaster recovery plan to prevent loss of patient data from imaging systems
• Leverage advanced knowledge in performing manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging systems such as radiographic, mammography, computed tomography (CT), radiation oncology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and fluoroscopy
• BESSs (Imaging) manage planning, acquisition, and installation of imaging projects
• Submit required documentation to meet acquisition deadlines
• BESSs (Imaging) coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate successful installation
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - In addition, you must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities
• Knowledge of imaging principles including techniques, technologies, radiological practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards
• Skill in applying standards for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Nuclear Radiation Commission (NRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Ability to resolve complex failures on imaging equipment and clinical systems
• Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot imaging equipment and clinical system interfaces
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Employee will continually handle objects weighing up to 20 lbs
• and occasionally objects up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally work will be performed in cramped and awkward positions
• The work also requires frequent periods of standing and walking
• Position requires operating a motor vehicle to service equipment at locations off campus, including transport of objects
• The position constantly operates a computer, tools, and diagnostic test equipment to perform assigned duties
• Technical, academic, and mental demands are considerable
• The work performed is of a precise nature requiring prolonged concentration
• The incumbent will often work under conditions of stress caused by the nature of the medical mission which involves the well-being of the patients and the necessity to meet deadlines.