The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a unique career opportunity in Biomedical (Clinical) Engineering that invites qualified candidates with drive and commitment to serve a very special class of citizens – our nation’s Veterans.
The Technical Career Field (TCF) Internship Program is a two-year program that develops graduate biomedical engineers to be effective Healthcare Technology Program Managers in the Veterans Health Administration. These fulltime positions provide salary, benefits, focused training, and travel. Upon completion of the internship, Biomedical Engineers will relocate at the government’s expense to a different VA Medical Center within the United States where he/she will assume the full responsibilities of a practicing Biomedical Engineer.
Job duties include evaluating medical equipment, managing the medical equipment maintenance program, and coordinating new medical technology implementations. Throughout the training program, the intern will develop abilities to effectively support and advance patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology. In addition, the intern will receive assignments to prepare for higher-level management and leadership responsibilities. Promotion potential exists to the highest levels within the Biomedical (Clinical) Engineering career field. Career advancement can take TCF graduates to all regions of the country and toward numerous health care leadership roles.
Qualifications: B.S./B.E. degree or M.S./M.E. degree in Biomedical or Clinical Engineering; U.S. citizenship
Interested in joining the VA team? Send cover letter, resume, and transcripts to vhacotcfbme@va.gov Resumes are now being accepted; formal interviewing, selection, and hiring will occur later this Spring. Most selectees will begin VA employment in June – August 2013.
To learn more about the TCF program, send inquiries to Kristen Russell at kristen.russell2@va.gov or Benjamin Chang at benjamin.chang2@va.gov
