Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Information Systems)

Job Title

Lifecycle management of all network equipment such as network switches, servers, routers, and other related infrastructure for any and all networked complex medical devices and systems (imaging, life support, dialysis, and monitoring).

Identifies and troubleshoots issues related to VLAN configuration, IP addressing, sub-netting, HL7, DICOM, Access Control Lists and network security across the medical device network.

Manages and maintains complete system computerized networks, databases and servers to include biomedical information system which store patient information. Systems include Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS), physiological monitoring systems, Clinical Information Systems (CIS), Anesthesia Record Keeping (ARK), and other systems for which Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) would apply.

Plans and implements new technologies for diagnostic modalities, network management and storage, and virtual data centers.

Ensure the proper safety and security policies and protocols are in place as directed by VA Guidelines.

Conducts lifecycle managements of medical devices and systems such as imaging life support, dialysis, and monitoring to include physical and network support.

Completes both routine and complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex therapeutic, diagnostic and life support medical devices and systems.

Maintains functional knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards of regulatory bodies including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), American College of Radiology (ACR), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).

Responsible for documenting all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) which is completed in accordance with regulatory body requirements, Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Documentation of Services guidelines and other organizational requirements.

Investigates, remediates and documents recalls and safety alerts within established timeframes.

Participates in local safety improvement processes such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), safety work groups, and Environment of Care Rounds. Identifies hazards during routine job performance and acts to ensure they are addressed and corrected.

Provides training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users and clinical staff.

Provides mentoring and technical training to peers and development graded BESS.

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required