Biomedical Technician/Equipment Support Specialist-Information Systems
Company: VETERANS ENGINEERING INC
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Salary $80000.00 per yearJob Description We are seeking a
skilled and motivated Biomedical Equipment Technician - Info/Sys to
join our healthcare facility's dynamic team. As a Biomedical
Equipment Technician with networking experience, you will play a
crucial role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and safety
of our networked medical equipment. Your responsibilities will
encompass a wide range of tasks including preventive and corrective
maintenance, incoming inspections, medical device security,
cybersecurity, network maintenance, equipment installations,
electrical safety inspections, addressing hazard recalls, software
repairs, and experience with Cerner. The ideal candidate should
possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving
skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient
care through the proper functioning of networked medical equipment.
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.Location: Jack C. Montgomery VA
Medical Center - 1011 Honor Heights Dr, Muskogee, OK 74401 Basic
Qualifications The Contractor key personnel shall meet one of the
following basic qualifications, regardless of role in the services
provided under this contract:
- Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering
department.
- OR, Experience working in or with the Veterans Health
Administration (VHA)
- OR, Understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical
Engineering department operationsIn addition to the basic
qualifications, the Contractor key personnel shall meet the
following role-specific qualifications based on the core functions
and services each will be providing under this contract. Role
Specific Qualifications:
- 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.
- 10 - 15% travel requiredEligibility:
- 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. Compensation: Salary for this
position is determined by various factors, including but not
limited to, location, the candidate's particular combination of
knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract
specific affordability and organizational requirements. The
proposed salary range for this position is outlined below. Salary
range: $62,000 - $77,000 PI73d84c1bd873-31181-34187868
Keywords: VETERANS ENGINEERING INC, Grand Junction , Biomedical Technician/Equipment Support Specialist-Information Systems, IT / Software / Systems , Grand Junction, Colorado
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