Biomedical Technician/Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems

Aretum•Iowa City, IA

2d•$75,000 - $83,000

About The Position

Aretum is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician – Info/Sys to support the reliability, functionality, and safety of networked medical equipment in a healthcare facility. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance, incoming inspections, equipment installation and configuration, electrical safety, medical-device security and cybersecurity, recalls, software repairs, and network maintenance. The technician maintains service records, supports and trains medical staff, and collaborates with IT, cybersecurity, and healthcare teams to keep equipment operating safely and support patient care. Experience with Cerner electronic health record systems and integration is preferred. The position requires 10–15% travel to client locations, varying with project needs. It supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work full-time in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

A two-year associate degree or higher in an applied science, or equivalent military training.
At least three years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment, including at least one year of specialized experience in medical information systems and networking.
Current and advanced knowledge of computer virus protection software, software patches and upgrades, information security tools, electronics, computers, and network theory.
Competency using 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 with, and troubleshooting networked medical equipment, including VLAN configuration, IP addressing, subnetting, and network security.
Ability to interpret, identify, and apply network engineering principles and practices.
Ability to distinguish networking problems from non-networking problems.
Understanding of regulatory-agency and industry regulatory requirements and International Organization for Standardization standards.
Familiarity with the setup and application of network test equipment and tools.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings.
Ability to travel 10–15%; travel to client locations varies with project needs.
Must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination.
Sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) systems and integration.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on networked medical equipment.
Diagnose and repair medical-device malfunctions according to manufacturer guidance and technical specifications.
Inspect incoming medical equipment for safety, functionality, and accuracy.
Work with IT and cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain medical-device security protocols.
Install, calibrate, and configure medical equipment according to manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.
Monitor and address equipment hazard and safety recalls, coordinating with manufacturers and relevant departments.
Perform software repairs and updates on medical devices.
Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Provide technical support and training to medical staff on operating and handling networked medical equipment.
Keep current with industry trends, technology developments, and regulations related to biomedical equipment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and departments to ensure equipment operations and support patient care.
Travel to client locations as required by project needs.