Supervisory Biomedical Engineer

The Deputy Chief, Clinical Engineering / Healthcare Technology Management (Clinical Engineering/HTM), officially classified as a Supervisory Biomedical Engineer, GS-0858-13, serves as a principal operational, technical, administrative, and professional engineering advisor to the Chief, Clinical Engineering/HTM, for the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS). Please tailor your resume to address the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) outlined in the Qualifications sections. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include but not limited too: The incumbent assists the Chief in managing a complex, multisite healthcare technology management program and provides professional engineering leadership, program oversight, and direct supervision to employees assigned to the Deputy Chief in accordance with the approved organizational structure. The Deputy Chief works collaboratively with the Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (SBESS), who also reports to the Chief, to coordinate service priorities and continuity of operations across Clinical Engineering/HTM The Deputy Chief shares responsibility for enterprise healthcare technology planning and execution, including medical equipment lifecycle management, technology assessment and acquisition, project and activation management, infrastructure coordination, quality and regulatory readiness, patient safety, cybersecurity and medical device integration, customer issue resolution, contract and resource management, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement. Translates strategic goals, policies, and leadership decisions into coordinated programs, projects, procedures, performance expectations, internal controls, and measurable operational activities. Assists the Chief in coordinating Clinical Engineering/HTM programs and operations across the DVAHCS, including the main medical center and assigned outpatient locations, and provides technology assessment, project management, system management, and other support across the healthcare system and other assigned multisite activities as required Within delegated authority and assigned areas of responsibility, coordinates day-to-day program and operational activities, establishes or adjusts priorities, allocates assigned resources, resolves barriers, and ensures follow-through on mission-critical activities. Directly supervises Biomedical Engineers and other Clinical Engineering/HTM employees assigned to the Deputy Chief as reflected on the approved organizational chart. The SBESS independently supervises employees assigned to the SBESS in accordance with the approved organizational structure; the Deputy Chief does not exercise routine supervisory authority over the SBESS or employees assigned to the SBESS unless such authority is specifically conveyed through formal Acting Chief delegation or another approved delegation. Plans and assigns work, establishes priorities and completion expectations, monitors progress, evaluates completed work for quality and accuracy, and adjusts resources and assignments within delegated authority to meet mission requirements The Deputy Chief leads or coordinates assigned professional engineering and program management aspects of the DVAHCS medical equipment lifecycle management program and assists the Chief with its development, implementation, and continuous improvement. The Deputy Chief collaborates with the SBESS and other HTM leaders, so lifecycle planning incorporates technical operations, maintenance experience, workforce capability, and service delivery requirements. Leads or oversees assessment of complex healthcare technology by collaborating with clinical, technical, administrative, cybersecurity, infrastructure, contracting, and financial stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate market offerings and alternatives, and determine appropriate system configurations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30am Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: Ad-hoc; Per the needs of the De

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