Job Description
Job Description
Description :
ProSource360 is seeking a full-time Biomedical Engineering Technician II to provide professional services and any work related to supporting medical equipment for the Los Angeles VA Healthcare Systems (VAGLAHCS) for a 1-2 year contract. VAGLAHCS provides healthcare at the main hospital and outlying clinics. The Biomedical Engineer Technician II will focus primarily on technology assessment, implementation, configuration management and healthcare consulting services. Professional services shall include, but are not limited to the following :
- Technical Assessment
- Technical Implementation
Site Readiness - Collaborate with architects, engineers, equipment vendors, construction contractors, clinical services, IT, and others to ensure proper medical equipment and clinical systems siting, safety compliance, physical and remote connectivity, security documentation, and code compliance in preparation for major medical equipment and clinical system installations.
Preparation and Coordination – Coordinate with the Network POC for connectivity and testing; coordinate devices, hubs, cabinets or desktop installation needs to ensure availability / readiness ; and coordinate with vendors to ensure connectivity requirements for interfaces and device integrated systems are met. Work with vendors and local SMEs to prepare local systems for testing, integration, and cut-over events. Work with vendors in coordinating local interface / device integrated systems resources for both cutover planning and go live support, including preparing events such as cutover planning events and production validation, as well as during cutover to production.Installation and Inspection - Ensure equipment and systems are inspected and approved for implementation by validating specifications, performance levels, and electrical code compliance; performing functional testing, user acceptance testing, formal acceptance actions (per contract), and work associated with documentation; designing the equipment lifecycle strategies; developing preventative and corrective maintenance plan and standard operating procedures; facilitating proper user training; evaluating needs for system access and ensuring that the need to perform a task, permission levels, and competency requirements are met; ensuring proper nomenclature categorization; and assigning maintenance schedule(s) for new equipment and systemsTechnical SustainmentSafety Alerts, Recalls, and Incident Management - Manage, lead, and document activities associated with medical equipment and clinical systems safety, recalls, and incident investigations to prevent harm to patients, including proactive risk assessments, evidence preservation, data capture and analyses, root cause identification, corrective action development, solutions implementation, and disaster recovery. Set, monitor, and / or remediate clinical system alerts and failures, including performing remote monitoring and recovery.Hardware and Software Upgrades - Proactively upgrade hardware and software to optimize patient safety and clinical efficacy through technology refresh cycles.Equipment and Systems Planning – Support assessing medical equipment and clinical systems portfolios, identify equipment approaching the end of its useful life, identify legacy systems, identify emerging or innovative technology / systems, support developing medical equipment and clinical systems strategic plans.Requirements :
Work for a leader in government contracting! PS360 offers terrific benefits :
Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive BenefitsPaid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, and 11 Paid Federal HolidaysMedical / Dental / Vision and Health Savings Account availableCompany Paid STD, LTD and Life InsuranceAnnual CME Stipend and License / Certification ReimbursementMatching 401KAbout ProSource360 Consulting : ProSource360 is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and HUBZone firm that offers Information Technology (IT) Support Services, Management Consulting, and Healthcare focused services to federal, state, and local government agencies as well as selected healthcare organizations. ProSource360 is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in the quality of our team members and our work, in a cost-efficient manner. We help organizations achieve quantifiable solutions to their strategic imperatives. We have an innovative culture and provide excellent compensation and benefits to our full-time employees.
Work Schedule :
Day Shift, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm
No Weekends, No Call
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE).A minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment or managing a hospital medical equipment program.Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA.Demonstrated competency in the ability to conduct a medical equipment management program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies; ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that address the safe and effective use of medical technology; ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements; ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment; ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management; ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and / or safety; to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.Demonstrated skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards.Ability to lift up to 40LBS.Valid Driver's License : A valid driver’s license is required for the position to obtain authorization to drive a government motor vehicle to service medical equipment that may be in other buildings.Security : Must possess ability to pass a government background check / security clearance.ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
