Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician- Information Systems

Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist Information Systems

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System

Seattle, WA

As a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician Information Systems, you will repair, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on medical equipment.

You will also configure medical devices onto the network, set up internet protocol addresses, and provide respective subnetting.

Additionally, you will provide cyber security by upgrading and installing security patches and necessary software.

Successful Candidate Requirements :

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to work alongside clinical staff and maintain professional rapport in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
• Familiarity with the Biomedical field including its concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Up to 80% travel around the immediate location (only) may be required for this position.

Required Experience or Qualifications :

• A two-year associate degree or higher in 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 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-equipment issues, including VLAN configuration and IP 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 literature, schematics, and drawings tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical material.

Work Conditions and Special Requirements :

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs., push / pull equipment to and from carts, kneel, stand, bend, and reach during equipment repair or maintenance.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently as required.

Salary :

• $34.08 - $39.87 per hour
• $70,000.00 - $82,929.60 Annualized

Contract duration : 1 year with options to extend up to 2 additional years.

Benefits :

• 401K, Matching
• Dental / Health / Vision

Capital i is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Capital i makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Capital i is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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