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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist - Imaging
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 76 days ago
On-site Gainesville, FL $90K – $116K Apply by Jul 9, 2026 Equipment Facilities, And Services ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients and administrators relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of medical equipment. Biomedical support requires the application of engineering and mechanical concepts to provide lifecycle management and technical support to improve clinical care provided by the VA. There are positions available at Gainesville and Lake City. Applicants can select their preference.
What You'll Do
- →At this advanced level, BESSs -Imaging, manage networked imaging systems and databases and inter-connectivity with Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) related modalities and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- →They use 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.
- →They 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.
- →They submit required documentation to meet acquisition deadlines.
- →BESSs (Imaging) coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate successful installation.
- →Duties include but not limited to: Manages imaging systems and databases.
- →Configures and supports interfaces on imaging equipment and clinical systems.
- →Coordinates and implements cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans.
- →Performs manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging systems.
- →Manages the planning, acquisition, and installation of imaging equipment.
- →Serves as a subject matter expert on assigned committees, projects, and workgroups.
- →Manages the lifecycle of medical equipment and clinical systems.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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