Job 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.
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 operations
In
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.
Eligibility:
- 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.
