Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems

Biomedical Technician (BMET)/ Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems Grand Junction, CO (onsite) Pay From: $75,000 per year MUST: Experienced Biomedical Technician (BMET) - Information Systems Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust clearance Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship 3+ years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance 1+ year of specialized experience supporting medical information systems and networking Experience working within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department, working with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), or understanding VISN, VA Medical Center, and Biomedical Engineering operations Strong experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting networked medical equipment Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on biomedical equipment Experience installing, configuring, calibrating, and testing medical equipment Strong understanding of electronics, computers, servers, and networking fundamentals Experience supporting computer-based and server-based medical equipment Experience with TCP/IP, HL7, DICOM, and medical device networking standards Hands-on experience with VLAN configuration, IP addressing, subnetting, and network security Ability to troubleshoot medical device connectivity issues and distinguish network-related problems from equipment-related problems Experience applying network engineering principles to medical equipment systems Knowledge of computer virus protection, software patches, system upgrades, and information security tools Experience supporting medical device cybersecurity and security protocols Experience maintaining medical record databases and proprietary medical equipment software Experience utilizing network diagnostic tools and test equipment Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and equipment specifications Experience performing electrical safety inspections and equipment testing Experience documenting maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment configurations Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, industry standards, and applicable ISO standards Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with clinical staff, IT teams, cybersecurity personnel, and biomedical engineering departments Experience with Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and medical equipment integration preferred Must meet applicable healthcare facility vaccination requirements or provide appropriate documentation supporting an approved medical or religious exemption Associate degree or higher in Applied Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent military technical training required DUTIES: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on networked biomedical and medical equipment Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair medical equipment malfunctions in accordance with manufacturer specifications Conduct incoming inspections of new medical equipment to verify functionality, accuracy, and safety compliance Install, configure, calibrate, and test medical equipment and associated network connections Maintain and troubleshoot computer-based and server-based medical equipment Support medical device connectivity utilizing TCP/IP, HL7, DICOM, VLANs, IP addressing, and subnetting Diagnose and resolve medical equipment networking and connectivity issues Distinguish between network-related failures and medical equipment hardware or software problems Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain medical device security protocols Perform software repairs, upgrades, patching, and configuration updates on medical equipment Maintain antivirus protection and applicable information security controls for network-connected medical devices Perform electrical safety inspections and equipment performance testing Monitor and address medical equipment hazard notifications, safety recalls, and manufacturer advisories Coordinate equipment repairs, recalls, and corrective actions with manufacturers and appropriate departments Utilize network diagnostic equipment and testing tools to troubleshoot medical device communication issues Maintain accurate maintenance records, service histories, inspection results, and equipment configurations within computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) Provide technical assistance and training to clinical staff regarding the operation and handling of networked medical equipment Support integration between biomedical equipment and electronic medical record systems, including Cerner when applicable Collaborate with Biomedical Engineering, IT, cybersecurity, clinical personnel, and other healthcare departments to maintain reliable equipment operations Ensure medical equipment maintenance and support activities comply with applicable healthcare regulations, safety requirements, and industry standards Review technical documentation, schematics, manufacturer instructions, and service manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs Stay current with developments in biomedical equipment technology, medical device cybersecurity, networking, and applicable regulatory requirements Support the reliability, functionality, safety, and security of medical equipment used in patient care Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".