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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist Information (Information Systems)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteSalem, VA$90K – $116KApply by Jun 3, 2026Equipment Facilities, And ServicesENTJENTPINTJINTPEngineeringHealthcare
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A Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) specializes in information systems within a Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Section of Facilities Management Service at the Salem VA Health Care System. Works in support of the medical equipment management program. In addition to duties, the BESS maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software, virtual platforms, clinical applications software and other facility servers and software systems not managed by OIT.
What You'll Do
- →Manages and maintains medical servers and networks, diagnostic software, virtual platforms, clinical applications software, and other facility information systems and equipment not managed by OIT.
- →Manages projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems, to include procurement, installation, and maintenance.
- →Assists with projects involving facility IT equipment and systems not managed by OIT Manages hardware components of virtual servers, physical servers, and medical workstations.
- →Identifies, troubleshoots, and completes corrective action for issues related to networked medical equipment, clinical systems and other facility information systems and equipment not managed by OIT.
- →Reviews, coordinates, and implements available software patches, updates, and system/data backups with staff and manufacturers Coordinates, implements, and manages cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans.
- →Responds to and remediates hazard alerts, recall notifications, and incidents concerning medical equipment and clinical systems.
- →Documents all actions in the appropriate system Provides guidance and mentorship to expand professional knowledge and enhance technical skillset Maintains and enhances knowledge in technological advancements through professional development and technical training Work Schedule: 7:45am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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
Job ID: 519f43ed-b120-4005-80a1-db90420f2d54
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