Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineer

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Columbia, South Carolina

Salary Range: $58840 - $135686 Per Year

Job Summary: The incumbent serves within the Biomedical Engineering Medical Center Program. Biomedical Engineer and serves as a staff advisor to the Biomedical Engineering Supervisor/ Chief in the area of Biomedical Engineering as well as engineering principles and practices, which relate to the area of specialization and scientific discipline, drawing from professional educational background, as well as practical experience.

Major Duties:

• Major duties include, but are not limited to: Has shared responsibility for the development and implementation of the medical center's system for physiological monitoring, automation in clinical laboratories, patient resuscitation, computer applications in biomedicine, and medical information systems. Designs new systems to meet the requirements for medical services using conventional and state of the art equipment and components or specifies modifications to existing devices and systems for specific requirements of the medical center. Has shared responsibility for medical engineering development, education and training, including instructing medical and allied and health personnel in the utilization of the equipment. Provides training in the principles and procedures of operation of technical equipment for the medical, nursing, dental, administrative, engineering and other technical and professional staff to ensure that the equipment is utilized effectively and safely. Assist in establishing controls and procedures and monitors implementation to ensure that all electronic devices and systems, and computers related to patient care equipment are utilized efficiently and safely. Observes and critiques the use of these devices, maintaining repair services and training personnel where necessary. Evaluates the patient safety features of electrical equipment and assists in the oversight of the patient electrical safety program for the medical center. Assists Medical Research and Logistics Service staff in the purchase of new electronic equipment by analyzing requirements, developing specifications and evaluating new devices and systems when necessary. Coordinates and directs the installation of the equipment and systems as required. Verifies the operational integrity and reliability of new equipment and advises the medical center staffing maintenance of the equipment and systems. Develops the work performance specifications for a variety of service contractors, including that servicing specialized imaging equipment. Monitors the work of service contractors to assure that the work performance meets the needs of the medical center and conforms to the terms of the contract. Communicates essential contract information to personnel in the using services. Interfaces with Services on solving problems related to both current and past contracts. The incumbent is expected to analyze, organize, innovate, modify and adapt as necessary to carry out program objectives. Recommends policy and policy changes to the Biomedical Engineering Supervisor. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 544-60729F, 544-60912F, 544-60957, 544-60958 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. English Language Proficiency: Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a. Education and/or Experience: The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement: (1) Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. OR, (2)Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed in item 3.b.(1) above. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations:- GS-7 (Entry Level): None beyond the basic requirements. GS-9 (Developmental Level 1): Education. Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field of study as outlined above, OR a Bachelor's degree plus 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study (provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the KSAs for the GS9 level). OR Experience. At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, GS-7. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the biomedical engineering profession.; Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines, and standards, and make recommendations to assure compliance with medical center programs.; Ability to understand the operational needs of clinical services in the health care system; Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends for presentation to other technical staff and mid-level hospital management, and the ability to keep abreast of changes in technology.- GS-11 (Developmental Level 2): Education. A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of engineering as outlined above, OR a Bachelor's degree plus 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, as outlined above. OR Experience. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level, GS-9. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to implement and/or sustain an equipment management or biomedical research program that meets The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or other applicable regulatory requirements; Ability to develop material for a continuing education program for clinical or research staff, that address the principles and application of medical technology, and/or biomedical theory used in healthcare; Ability to advise staff on emerging medical technology (or research procedures], while keeping abreast of changes in such technology, and utilizing the information to solve biomedical engineering problems; and Knowledge of basic project management principles, as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation. GS-12 (Full Performance Level): Experience. Completion of at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, GS-11; OR completion of a post-doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs :Ability to conduct a medical equipment management [or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies];Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program, that address the safe and effective use of medical technology, and/or research devices; Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements; Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment; Ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management; Ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety; Knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA; Skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization; and Ability to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies. References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G38 - Biomedical Engineer qualification standard. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-07 to GS-12 Preferred Experience: At least 1 year project management experience, medical device focus preferred Hands-On experience in medical device management and/or maintenance. Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams with technical and non-technical representatives Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is the GS-13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

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 04/01/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12910423. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-01