Clinical Systems Specialist (Onsite, Lexington, KY)

This is where  your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Where your purpose accelerates our mission

This is where your technical expertise directly supports patient care. As a Clinical Systems Specialist , you will ensure critical communication systems operate reliably in a healthcare environment, helping clinicians deliver timely and effective care.

This is where you can make an impact—by supporting technology that caregivers rely on every day.

About the Role

The Clinical Systems Specialist is responsible for on-site support and management of Care Communications solutions in a hospital setting. You will act as the primary technical resource, working closely with clinical staff and internal teams to deploy, support, and optimize systems.

This role is fully onsite in Lexington, KY , with limited travel.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary technical owner of Care Communications solutions, maintaining deep knowledge of system architecture and functionality

• Support deployments including system provisioning, configuration, and coordination across internal and external teams

• Provide technical support and issue resolution via on-site and remote channels (phone, email, IM)

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and system performance issues during and post-implementation

• Configure systems based on clinical workflows, translating user requirements into technical specifications

• Monitor, track, and trend system issues to identify root causes and implement process improvements

• Deliver end-user training, onboarding sessions, and documentation for system usage and updates

• Support system upgrades, including planning, testing, validation, and post-release issue resolution

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical systems, or a related technical field

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues in a healthcare environment

• Hands-on experience with network infrastructure, system installations, and database management

• Experience supporting point-of-care or clinical communication systems

• Knowledge of healthcare IT systems, clinical workflows, and patient care environments

• Experience with on-premise and cloud-based communication platforms

• Experience performing system configuration, upgrades, and validation testing

• Clinical background (RN) or equivalent experience working with clinical technologies (preferred)

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is$80,000 - $110,000.The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. 

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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