Biomedical Information Systems & Networked Equipment Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Texas VA Health Care System in Big Spring, Texas, is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) focused on Information Systems to support lifecycle management of networked medical equipment and related systems. The role requires HL7/DICOM knowledge and strong network troubleshooting skills to ensure reliable clinical interfaces.

Responsibilities include maintaining servers, applying security updates, coordinating with clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with privacy

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards for clinical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting networked medical equipment and interfaces.
• Ability to apply cybersecurity standards to medical devices and clinical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support facility-wide lifecycle management of networked medical equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with informatics, IT staff, and clinical personnel on interfaces with electronic health records.
• Implement security measures and disaster recovery plans to protect patient data.

Skills

HL7 knowledge

DICOM knowledge

Network troubleshooting

Information security

EHR interface understanding

Project management

Education

Associate degree in biomedical technology or engineering

CBET / CRES / CLES / CHTM certification

HTM or HTM-related certificate with internship

Tools

PACS system

Cybersecurity standards (FISMA/NIST)

Job description

The West Texas VA Health Care System in Big Spring, Texas, is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) focused on Information Systems to support lifecycle management of networked medical equipment and related systems. The role requires HL7/DICOM knowledge and strong network troubleshooting skills to ensure reliable clinical interfaces.

Responsibilities include maintaining servers, applying security updates, coordinating with clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with privacy