Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems

Blue Water Thinking•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Water Thinking is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician – Info/Sys to support networked medical equipment at a healthcare facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability, functionality, safety, and security of medical equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, installations, software repairs, and network support. The technician will work with IT, cybersecurity, clinical staff, and other departments to support equipment operations and patient care. Experience with Cerner electronic health record systems and integration is preferred. The position requires relevant biomedical or healthcare experience, advanced knowledge of medical information systems and networking, and the ability to maintain and troubleshoot networked medical equipment. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance. The proposed salary range is $75,000–$90,000. Blue Water Thinking provides health insurance, paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan.

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 performing medical equipment maintenance, including at least one year of specialized experience in medical information systems and networking.
Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department, or experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), or understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
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, and distinguish networking problems from non-networking problems.
Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements, and International Standard Organization standards.
Familiarity with setup and use of network test equipment and tools.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings.
Experience with information systems and equipment including PACS, data interface systems, sleep and laboratory systems, physiological monitors, cardiology and endoscopy information systems, mammography reporting systems, clinical information systems, network servers, and high-definition medical imaging monitors.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on networked medical equipment.
Diagnose and repair medical equipment malfunctions in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and technical specifications.
Inspect incoming medical equipment for safety, functionality, and accuracy.
Collaborate 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 medical equipment hazard and safety recalls, coordinating with manufacturers and relevant departments.
Perform software repairs and updates on medical devices.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Provide technical support and training to medical staff on the operation and handling of networked medical equipment.
Keep current with industry trends, technology advancements, and regulations related to biomedical equipment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and departments to support equipment operations and patient care.