Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician- Information Systems

Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist – Information Systems

Location

Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System

Danville, IL

Description

As a Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist – Information Systems, you will be responsible for repairing, calibrating, and performing preventative maintenance on medical equipment, while also configuring medical devices for network integration. This role includes setting up internet protocol addresses, subnetting, and upgrading security software to ensure cyber security compliance. You will be required to work closely with clinical and technical staff to maintain medical equipment and information systems in a healthcare setting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and calibration on medical equipment.
• Configure medical devices for network integration, including setting up IP addresses and subnetting.
• Upgrade and install security patches and other necessary software for cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure medical equipment is maintained and operates within safety standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medical information systems, including MUSE, ICU-CIS, PACS, and other networked medical systems.
• Ensure medical devices comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Travel within the immediate location, up to 80% of the time, to support equipment and medical systems across various locations.
  
  

Travel

Up to 75% travel within the immediate location may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science or equivalent military training.
• Minimum of 3 years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance, with at least 1 year of specialized experience in medical information systems and networking.
• Strong knowledge of computer virus protection software, software patches and upgrades, and cybersecurity tools.
• Competency in 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues, including IP networking problems, VLAN configuration, and network security issues.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards, including International Standard Organization standards.
• Familiarity with network test equipment, technical literature, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical material.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and professional staff.
• Must provide documentation of eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass client background screening for security clearance.
  
  

Salary

$ 36.06 -$ 40.99 per hour

$ 75,000.00 - $ 85,250.00 Annualized

Benefits

• 401K Employer Matching
• PTO
• Holidays
• Health /Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits
• Employee development resources
  
  

Work Environment

This role is based in a healthcare environment with frequent interaction with medical equipment and clinical staff. The Technician will also travel within the immediate location to various medical centers for equipment support.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs., kneel, stand, bend, and reach while performing maintenance and repair tasks. Travel to support other facilities may also be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capital i is an equal opportunity employer. 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 recruiting@capitali.us.