Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Clinical)

Duties

The Chief Healthcare Technology Manager (HTM) Service Chief (Chief HTM) is responsible for the professional and administrative management at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) and university-affiliated hospital. He/she has responsibility for supervising technical staff including Biomedical Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Support Specialists, and other technical staff such as Interns, Trainees and Master's Degree Students. He/she also supervises administrative support staff. Supervisory responsibility includes development of performance standards and conducting performance evaluations; recommendations for appointment, awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary actions; and identification of continuing training needs, The Chief HTM supports and advances patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology as demonstrated by the following major responsibilities:

• The Health Technology Manager (HTM) Service Chief conducts a medical equipment and clinical systems management program that meets current requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, standards and handbooks as well as VA/VHA requirements.
• The HTM Service Chief has responsibility for development and management of a complex, professional, highly technical HTM program. The program has direct impact on all services provided by Medical Centers, their outpatient clinics, as well as some services provided by Medical Centers throughout VISN 2. The HTM program must provide safe, reliably maintained medical equipment and clinical systems for the delivery of quality healthcare in a cost-effective manner.
• The incumbent acts as a leader at a Service Chief level within the VAMC and demonstrates interpersonal skills as an envoy for the VISN 2 HTM Service Line in order to facilitate better relationships and procedures within their Service and with other Services within their VAMC and among the VISN 2 Medical Centers.
• The Incumbent supervises and manages the local VAMC HTM program. He/she balances the many priorities from the VAMC and VISN. He/she reports directly to the VISN 2 HTM Chief. He/she also serves as a Service Chief and routinely meets with the local VAMC Executive Leadership Team.
• The incumbent drafts and recommends VAMC policies related to medical equipment/clinical systems. He/she represents the HTM Service and in some cases the VA Medical Center in meetings and conferences.
• The incumbent advises clinical and administrative staff on medical engineering and clinical systems technology including existing and emerging technology addressing viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety while keeping abreast of changes in technology and utilizing information gained in the solution of Biomedical Engineering problems.
• The incumbent manages the VAMC recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device incident investigations to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements.
• He/she conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning for complex medical equipment and clinical systems spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation. He/she participates at the VAMC and VISN level with capital asset planning.
• The incumbent analyzes organizational and operational problems and develops timely and economical solutions to meet VAMC and VISN needs.
• The incumbent is the primary lead person responsible for in depth knowledge and technical support related to clinical/ medical network systems, and the associated duties for medical device protection and cyber security, virtualization, and disaster recovery. He/she has knowledge of medical device interoperability and communication to the electronic health record in VISTA and the future electronic health record system. He/she has knowledge of HL-7 and DICOM.
• He she supports medical imaging modalities such as, radiology systems which produce ionizing radiation (computerized axial tomography, cardiac cath labs and fluoroscopy systems), nuclear gamma cameras, magnetic resonance imaging systems, GI systems, and dental systems, which provide digital imaging acquisition, local digital archival storage and distribution of medical images to diagnostic and clinical archive servers. The modality devices reside on a high-speed network with fiber optic distribution throughout the hospital and a wide area network connection with support to remote outpatient clinics.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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 probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Resume

  
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• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/29/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12251659.

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  Agency contact information

  Susan Malecki

  Phone

  (716) 862-3293

  Email

  Susan.Malecki@va.gov

  Address

  Biomed - Syracuse VA Medical Center
  800 Irving Ave
  Syracuse, NY 13210
  US

  Next steps

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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

You are encouraged to apply early. Resumes will be reviewed every two weeks until this vacancy is filled.