Medical Imaging Systems Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Description:

ProSource360 is seeking a Medical Imaging Systems Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist to provide technical and professional support to the Biomedical Engineering department at MEDVAMC. The successful candidate will Independently be able to repair, calibrate, and maintain medical equipment, instrumentation, and support systems of moderate complexity used in healthcare delivery. The BMETII will provide interim Biomedical Engineering services either onsite at the MEDVAMC or remotely at the outpatient clinics. In addition, support services should provide interim Biomedical Engineering services to successfully prepare for and deploy the Cerner EHR, as well as integrate/interface medical devices and clinical systems to the Cerner EHR. These activities would be required during any of the following project phases: the Current State Review (CSR), Integration Validation, Post Integration Validation (including issue resolution), Go-Live, and Post Go-Live.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation & Site Preparation

· Assemble and install new medical equipment and systems, including software and hardware components.

· Conduct system integration and connectivity testing.

· Support site preparation activities, collaborating with architects, engineers, vendors, and clinicians.

· Participate in all meetings and communications associated with installation planning and execution.

Incoming Inspection & Acceptance Testing

· Perform functional testing, user acceptance testing, and formal acceptance procedures for owned rental, loaner, and demo equipment.

· Conduct initial and safety inspections prior to clinical use.

· Develop and assign operations and maintenance strategies, including creating O&M plans, SOPs, and equipment records.

Security & Network Integration

· Execute pre-implementation security tasks, including VA Directive 6550 compliance.

· Configure network isolation, ACLs, and VLAN assignments for network-attached medical devices.

· Work with IT and security teams to ensure physical and logical security standards are met.

Planned Maintenance

· Perform routine, scheduled maintenance on medical devices and systems including servers and networked systems.

· Execute tasks such as calibration, cleaning, lubrication, safety inspections, and component replacements.

· Conduct infrastructure resiliency and fault tolerance testing.

· Electrical Safety & Performance Verification

· Conduct electrical safety evaluations per VA and NFPA 99 standards.

· Verify system performance against manufacturer and regulatory specifications.

System Protection & IT Coordination

· Install and update operating systems, antivirus/malware protection, and related software.

· Assess data backup processes, failover testing, and ACL updates.

· Prepare IT requests for MDIA, network jacks, VLANs, and software patches.

· Coordinate with facility, VISN, vendors, and IT teams on all security and connectivity tasks.

Corrective Maintenance Responsibilities:

· General Repairs

· Troubleshoot and repair medical equipment failures to restore operational safety and performance.

· Source and install replacement parts, document and complete repairs.

· Manage logistics for intra-facility equipment movement and part acquisition.

· Software Repairs

· Identify and resolve software-related issues including re-imaging, patching, and system reloads.

· Perform incidental hardware tasks as necessary to support software restoration.

Education & Certification

• Associate degree or higher in Applied Science or related technical field; equivalent military training may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) certification is highly desired but not required.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a hospital or healthcare environment performing maintenance on medical equipment.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience working with medical imaging systems.

Technical Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of imaging technologies, radiological practices, and related procedures.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex imaging systems, including:
  • Workstations and servers in both imaging and non-imaging environments
  • Networked medical imaging devices (e.g., PACS) with understanding of VLAN configuration, IP addressing, subnetting, and network security
  • Computer- and server-based medical equipment, including medical record databases and imaging-specific software
• Proficient in industry standards such as TCP/IP, HL7, and DICOM.
• Skilled in resolving complex system breakdowns with immediate patient safety implications.

Regulatory & Standards Knowledge

• Familiarity with applicable regulatory agency requirements (e.g., FDA, The Joint Commission).
• Understanding of industry standards and ISO compliance for medical imaging and diagnostic systems.

Specialized Tools & Equipment

• Proficient in using advanced radiological test equipment, including:
  • Radiation dosimeters
  • Calibration phantoms
  • High voltage testing devices
  • KV and MA meters
  • Monitor calibration devices

Analytical & Interpretive Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, engineering schematics, and system documentation.

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. HUBZone candidates encouraged to apply.

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