Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) reports to the Chief, Biomedical Section and works by providing full supervisory, leadership, guidance, and administration management of all lower level BESS.



Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Lifecycle management of any and all medical systems such as imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical and network support.
  • Performs advanced testing and troubleshooting of medical devices and systems involving their interfaces and connections to information systems either directly or through the facility's hardwired and wireless networks. Adheres to Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) Guidelines in both pre-procurement and during system implementation. Loads operating system (OS) and clinical application software as needed. Executes VA guidelines when responding to network incident response (due to infection, loss of services or regional and local policy changes).
  • Develops policy for the Biomedical Section and local facility as needed.
  • Translates management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled biomedical work operations.
  • Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
  • Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory body requirements, Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Documentation of Services guidelines and other organizational requirements.
  • Implements the Biomedical Section training program, in-house cross training, and vendor training, to ensure that technicians are kept abreast of the changing technology as effectively as possible within the available resources.
  • As assigned, functions as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
  • Maintains knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology, including scientific advances, network protocols, and vendor changes. Focuses on professional development in all areas of medical technology lifecycle management including technical skills. Knowledge and training are obtained from formal (conference, classes) or informal (magazines, articles, peer training) means.
  • Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff.
  • Provides mentoring and technical training to peers and development graded BESS.
  • May be tasked with leading and managing installation or upgrade projects for medical devices and systems. This includes but is not limited to pre-implementation planning and coordination with end users, vendors, and other onsite support staff (OIT, Informatics, SPS, etc.)
  • Provides analysis, identifies, and plans workload among subordinates in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities and sets deadlines for completion of work as necessary. Revises work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload.
  • Assigns daily work to staff, establishing priorities based on workload related to BESS and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product. Reviews progress of work assignments and modifies as needed and checks completed work for accuracy. Ensures SOPs and standards are followed.
  • Advises Chief, Biomedical Section, Chief, HIS, and other management officials as necessary on status of critical medical equipment that may adversely impact veteran care and/or access.
  • Provides input to the annual budget for the unit and monitors spending throughout the fiscal year to ensure that adequate resources are available to support mission. Evaluates need for service contracts and on demand vendor service.
  • Leads the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made (e.g., in work methods, processes, productivity and quality).
  • Develops performance standards for subordinates; evaluates work performance of subordinates
  • Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters; serves as coach and facilitator in consensus building activities among team members.
  • Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases.
  • Plans for long-range staffing needs, considering changes to medical equipment inventory, medical center strategic plan, and budget. . Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends selection, appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. . Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinates.
  • Approves and monitors the use of overtime and/or alternate tours needed to accomplish work.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; additional hours may be required in emergent situations.

Telework: Not authorized

Functional Statement #:93022-0

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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