Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
Company
Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service
Location
Pine Ridge, South Dakota Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position works for the Great Plains Area, Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Division of Clinical Engineering located in Pine Ridge, SD. The incumbent will report to the Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist or designee.
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Conditions of Employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-05: Three (3) years of general experience,1 year of which is equivalent to at the GS-4 with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position of the Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist.
OR
Four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
GS-07:1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Select, install, modify, test and evaluate medical/dental equipment; Repair, calibration and preventive maintenance of medical/dental equipment ranging from blood pressure cuffs to computed tomography (CT) scanners.
OR
One (1) full year of graduate level education.
OR
Superior academic achievement in a Bachelor's degree curriculum.
OR
A combination of education and specialized experience as described above.
GS-09:1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assist with evaluation, installation, service, and repair of highly complex medical equipment and systems; Purchase new medical equipment and inspect, operate and test medical equipment to determine whether it meets government specifications; Provide advice to clinical staff regarding new equipment, environment, available facilities, network requirements, purchasing and overall life cycle management.
OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
OR
A combination of education and specialized experience as described above.
GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Conduct preventive maintenance checks and service inspections of patient care equipment to include visual inspections, operational checks, electrical safety inspections, calibration, and performance verification; Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, and surveillance testing of electronic components, medical equipment/systems and modifications based on official guidance; Provide written reports as necessary/required by policy and procedures.
OR
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
OR
A combination of education and specialized experience as described above.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
If using education to qualify for this position, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
This position has promotion potential to the GS-11 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
This position is being announced concurrently under the Excepted Service/Merit Promotion procedures. Review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GP-12549706-ESEP/MP for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
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Date Posted
09/30/2024
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