Biomedical Engineer (opens in new tab)
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs · View all jobs
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States (On-Site) · Posted 1 day ago
$71k–$139k / yr
Job Function Biomedical Engineer
Job Type Full-Time
Job Duration Indefinite
Min Education BA/BS/Undergraduate
Required Travel 0-10%
Salary $71,125.00 - $139,166.00
Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

OPENING DATE: 10/29/2026

CLOSING POSTING DATE: 11/12/2026

  • Managing the lifecycle of diagnostic, therapeutic, monitoring, information, and other medical equipment from requirements assessment and acquisition through installation, integration, maintenance, upgrades, training, decommissioning, data sanitization, and replacement planning.
  • Supporting or leading special projects, medical equipment installations, system implementations, after-action reviews, and other mission-critical initiatives using sound project-management principles.
  • Assessing clinical and operational requirements; developing equipment specifications; evaluating proposed devices and systems; advising on compatibility, safety, reliability, sustainability, and long-term suitability; and coordinating installation and implementation.
  • Serving as a technical advisor or subject-matter expert to clinical, administrative, logistics, information technology, engineering, and professional staff on existing and emerging medical technologies.
  • Designing, modifying, and evaluating biomedical systems, including physiological monitoring, clinical laboratory automation, resuscitation equipment, medical information systems, computer applications, networking, and medical-device cybersecurity.
  • Developing and delivering education and training for clinical, administrative, engineering, technical, and professional staff on the safe and effective operation, application, maintenance, and security of medical equipment.
  • Supporting equipment-management programs and compliance with applicable VA, The Joint Commission, National Fire Protection Association, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, American National Standards Institute, patient-safety, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Managing medical-device recalls, safety alerts, hazard identification, incident investigations, remediation, and required documentation within established timeframes.
  • Preparing and maintaining technical documentation in computerized maintenance management systems in accordance with regulatory, organizational, and Healthcare Technology Management requirements.
  • Serving, when assigned, as a Contracting Officer's Representative; preparing statements of work, sole-source justifications, independent government cost estimates, VA forms, and other acquisition documents; monitoring contractor performance; and coordinating with Logistics and Contracting.
  • Developing contractor work specifications, overseeing vendor services, verifying contract compliance, and resolving equipment and service issues with clinical and administrative services.
  • Supporting capital-asset and infrastructure planning from initial concept through installation, implementation, and sustainment of complex medical equipment.
  • Coordinating with Information Technology to establish controls, procedures, network connectivity, information-security practices, and safe operation of electronic patient-care systems.
  • Maintaining current knowledge of biomedical engineering, medical technology, regulatory requirements, network protocols, cybersecurity, vendor developments, and professional practices through formal and informal education.
  • Performing progressively complex assignments under supervision as proficiency develops, demonstrating initiative, effective communication, collaboration, sound judgment, and commitment to safe, reliable patient care.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized for a Highly Qualified Candidate.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 55151-A, 55152-A, 55153-A, 55154-A

To view additional job duties and descriptions, visit: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Key Requirements

  • Conditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Job ID: 86900049

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