Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineer The incumbent will provide professional engineering support to a complex, highly technical, and service oriented Biomedical Engineering Program. The Biomedical Program includes medical technology assessment, strategic planning, acquisition support, implementation, coordination, equipment management, and ongoing maintenance support.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties include, but are not limited to: Using engineering principles, the incumbent may provide professional, biomedical services for the institution, insofar as these services do not interfere with the attainment of objectives. Assignments require judgment in adapting practices and techniques to specific situations usually through a series of related processes. They must use resourcefulness and initiative in planning the details for the accomplishment of assignments. A personal plan for learning and continued professional development must be continually developed that will ultimately be approved by the Supervisory Biomedical Engineer. The supervisor will provide specific guidance, as requested, by the Staff Engineer. The incumbent must be able to learn new technology, identify trends, and have the ability to communicate this information in an advisory capacity to administrative, clinical, and technical staff. They must be able to utilize this information to solve biomedical engineering problems. Assists in the development of the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) at the facility. Participates in medical device hazard investigations and assures compliance with the patient safety goals, the Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA), and The Joint Commission (T JC) requirements. Presentations may require written and oral communication as well as preparation of technical, informational, and graphical documentation. Independent research and biomedical engineering project management are expected of the incumbent. The incumbent must be able to learn organizational concepts to meet operational needs. Attendance is expected at training conferences and meetings included in the requirements for the development of the Staff Engineer to the Full Performance Level of the 0858 Series, as well as facility or VISN level meetings. Duties or projects typically include facility-based work and may include VISN or National Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) projects. Program Involvement and Management: The Biomedical Engineer reports directly to the Supervisory Biomedical Engineer. They receive administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions and functions. They exercise authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of assigned Biomedical Program activities. They have responsibility for planning, designing and implementing programs, projects, studies, and other work to support healthcare technology at the Medical Center. Successful execution of these responsibilities has major impact upon the outcome of patient care delivery. Presentations may require written and oral communication as well as preparation of technical, informational, and graphical documentation. Technical Expertise: The Biomedical Engineer is recognized as the technical expert and advisor on Biomedical Engineering issues and aids in the Biomedical Engineering support provided by Biomedical staff at the medical center. They are responsible for providing assistance to the clinical staff in selection and utilization of medical equipment. The Biomedical Engineer advises the management staff in the areas of high-cost and high-volume medical technology, a wide array of general biomedical technology, as well as certain medical-related technology issues. Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 0800-1630 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized