Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) at Veterans Health Administration Albuquerque, NM

Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) job at Veterans Health Administration. Albuquerque, NM. Summary Deputy Chief of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) supports the Chief HTM service at Albuquerque New Mexico Healthcare system. The staff Biomedical Engineers and Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information Systems) directly report to the Deputy Chief of HTM. The Deputy Chief of HTM assists the Chief with the management of the HTM service and the medical equipment life cycle at the New Mexico Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (NMVAHCS). Responsibilities Act as the HTM Deputy Service Chief, working within the VAMC HTM Service, which may consist of Biomedical Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Support Specialists, and administrative staff. Serve as a staff advisor to the HTM Chief in biomedical engineering principles and practices. Monitor daily activities related to medical equipment and clinical systems, assuring electronic studies reach the archive location accurately. Coordinate all installations, maintenance, repair, software support, and quality control. Coordinate activities with hospital LAN Network Manager, VistA System Manager, vendors, users, and support personnel on medical imaging modality network system matters. Maintain communications with vendors and other sources to keep technical knowledge current. Identify growth needs and/or necessary budget requests for submission to the NMVAHCS HTM Chief, including high-cost high-tech capital asset planning. Assist and co‐manage HTM personnel in developing programs or upgrades to enhance medical systems capabilities. Make selection recommendations for subordinate non‐supervisory positions. Listen to and resolve grievances or serious employee complaints. Make decisions regarding non‐routine, costly and controversial training needs and requests, approve expenses related to grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel, recommend awards or bonuses, and change position classifications subject to approval by higher officials. Communicate with other medical system users nationwide to coordinate system utilization and new developments. Serve on assigned special task forces, such as VISN 22 workgroups. Provide assistance coordinating and set priority for special requests from various programs/divisions. Support the tele‐health program with problems or issues. Assist in developing, maintaining, and testing medical equipment and clinical system failure contingency plans. Work Schedule Monday‐Friday; 7:30am‐4:00pm Telework Available Virtual This is not a virtual position. 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. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required. 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel. Qualifications Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non‐citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education and/or Experience: Meet either (1) Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (Biomedical, Clinical, Bioengineering, Biomechanical, Electrical, Mechanical, Biochemical) with an accredited curriculum; or (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed in item (1). Grade Determinations GS‐13 Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) Experience: Completion of at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. GS‐13 Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of management of overall department resources, i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing at the local level. Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare technology management. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity. Skill in interpersonal relationships, conflict management, dispute resolution, mediation, or reasonable accommodations. Assignment For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher‐level duties must include significant scope and complexity, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. The supervisory biomedical engineer (clinical) is responsible for the professional and administrative management of a facility biomedical engineering program, supervising technical staff and managing budget resources for quality assurance and maintenance activities. The role also includes compliance and reporting of medical device cybersecurity and isolation for facilities. Preferred Experience Previous VHA supervisory role, Networking Integration Projects, and High Cost High Technology Procurement experience. Physical Requirements The job does not include essential physical requirements that cannot be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr