Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems jobs in United States
Blue Water Thinking
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on a diverse range of networked medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality and extend equipment lifespan
- Conduct corrective maintenance by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in medical devices, adhering to manufacturer's guidelines and technical specifications
- Carry out incoming inspections of new medical equipment to verify its compliance with safety standards, functionality, and accuracy
- Collaborate with the IT and cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain medical device security protocols, ensuring patient data confidentiality and protection against cyber threats
- Install, calibrate, and configure medical equipment, following manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines
- Monitor and address hazard and safety recalls related to medical equipment, coordinating with manufacturers and relevant departments for swift resolution
- Perform software repairs and updates on medical devices to address software glitches, improve functionality, and ensure compatibility with other systems
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Provide technical support and training to medical staff on the proper operation and handling of networked medical equipment
- Keep abreast of industry trends, advancements, and regulations related to biomedical equipment technology and integrate this knowledge into daily tasks
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and departments to ensure seamless equipment operations and contribute to the enhancement of patient care
- Experience with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) systems and integration is preferred
Preferred
- Experience with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) systems and integration
Benefits
- A $5,000 signing bonus for those that are local to the facility
- $5,000 relocation assistance for those that are willing to relocate
- Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- Paid time off
- Federal holidays
- Matching 401K plan
- Blue Water Thinking provides medical claims management, IT Program Management, and healthcare services.
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- https://bw-thinking.com
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Qualifications
- Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department
- Experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- Understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations
- A two-year associate degree or higher in an applied science or equivalent military training
- A minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance, with a minimum of one-year specialized experience in medical information systems and networking
- Current and advanced knowledge of computer virus protection software, available software patches and upgrades, information security tools, electronics, computers and network theory
- Demonstrated competency in utilizing and maintaining computer and server based medical equipment, medical record databases, and proprietary and generic software; experience with TCP/IP, HL7, networking, network security and DICOM standards; experience maintaining, interfacing and troubleshooting networked medical equipment to include VLAN configuration, IP addressing, sub-netting, and network security; ability to interpret, identify and apply network engineering principles and practices; and ability to distinguish networking problems from non-networking problems
- Understanding of regulatory agencies' requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards
- Familiarity with the setup and application of network test equipment and tools
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role
- Must provide proof of COVID vaccination + Flu vaccination during flu season, or, as an alternative, appropriate documentation that will support either a medical or religious exemption
- Experience with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) systems and integration
- A minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance, with a minimum of one-year specialized experience in medical information systems and networking.
Required skills
- Biomedical Equipment Maintenance, Cerner, Computer Networking, DICOM, Electronics, HL7, Medical Information Systems, Medical Record Databases, Network Security, Public Trust Clearance, TCP/IP, VLAN Configuration, IP Addressing, and Subnetting
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