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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist – Imaging

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist job focused on imaging equipment at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The work supports the medical equipment program in the hospital's Healthcare Technology Management department and may involve travel of 25% or less. The announcement may also be used to fill more vacancies later.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Manages imaging systems and their databases.
  • Performs manufacturer-level maintenance on imaging systems.
  • Troubleshoots medical equipment and clinical systems and completes repairs.
  • Responds to hazard alerts and recall notices for medical equipment.
  • Educates staff on safe operation and user-level maintenance of equipment.
  • Manages planning, purchase, and installation of imaging equipment.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Experience with linear accelerator or nuclear medicine device repair is preferred but not required.

With education: You can qualify with an associate's or higher degree in biomedical technology or biomedical engineering. Other options include an associate's or higher degree in electronics, IT, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) plus one year of experience. You can also qualify with a DOD biomedical equipment technician training program, a biomedical engineering or HTM certificate program (with an internship, or without one plus one year of experience), or a CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM certification. Education must come from an accredited school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV showing qualifying experience with dates in mm/yyyy format, full-time or part-time, and hours per week
  • Grade level of any federal government position listed on your resume
  • Standard one-page VA Clinical Resume, uploaded into the Resume field
  • Full resume or CV, uploaded into the Other field
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • Professional certification if you use a CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM certification
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed above. Your application, resume, and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information can lower your rating or lead to disqualification.

Tips for this job:

  • List every qualifying job with dates in mm/yyyy format, whether it was full-time or part-time, and hours per week, or your application may be disqualified.
  • If you qualify through education, upload your transcript with your application.
  • Submit the full application package, including the questionnaire and documents, by 11:59 PM ET on 11/04/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A flexible start time between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. is available.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Participation in the seasonal flu vaccination program is required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Work may involve electrical energy, ladders, outdoor work, and working alone

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$110,871 – $144,136 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Equipment Facilities, And Services (1601)
Announcement
CBSR-13104446-27-RBW

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