Biomedical Equipment Technician

Full Job Description :

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician with networking experience located in Fort Meade, South Dakota.

The Biomedical Equipment Technician will be vital to the functionality and safety of medical equipment at the VA. For this role, the responsibilities range from preventative and corrective maintenance, equipment installations, electrical safety inspections, addressing hazard recalls, and software repairs.

Roles & Responsibilities for the Biomedical Equipment Technician :

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on a diverse range of medical equipment to ensure peak 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications for the Biomedical Equipment Technician include :

• 5+ years of experience
• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department OR, Experience working in a government agency.
• Education : Associate degree or higher in applied science or equivalent military training.
• Demonstrated competency to perform operational verification procedures, planned maintenance, and repair service on various medical equipment.
• 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

Additional Requirements for the Biomedical Equipment Technician include :

• Per government customer : Must be US Citizens and legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.
• Per Customer : Must provide proof of COVID vaccination + Flu vaccination during flu season.

Compensation for the Biomedical Equipment Technician include :

• Salary Range : depending on experience
• Benefits : Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, k, PTO, Holidays

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