Biomedical IT & Medical Device Networking Specialist

Capital i; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Leave

11 Federal Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer-paid AD&D Insurance

Employee development resources

Job summary

Capital i seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician - Information Systems to install, configure, and troubleshoot networked medical devices and information systems at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. You will collaborate with hospital IT and clinical engineering to ensure secure connectivity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across healthcare technology platforms.

The role covers patching, cybersecurity, VLAN configuration, and support for server-based clinical applications, HL7/DICOM

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Completion of a Department of Defense (DoD) BMET training program.
• DoD electronics repair/IT training with 1 year experience.
• BMET/HTM certificate program completion.
• Hold or have held CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM certifications.
• Minimum 3 years hospital/healthcare experience with medical equipment maintenance including 1 year supporting medical information systems, connectivity, and networking.
• Experience in a Biomedical Engineering department or VA/ VISN familiarity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with CMMS and medical IT asset tracking systems.
• Knowledge of remote access tools, diagnostic software, and cybersecurity monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS.
• Experience supporting medical device software and server-based clinical applications and medical record databases.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, IP addressing, subnetting, network security, and ACLs.
• Experience using, maintaining, integrating, and troubleshooting medical information systems, server-based equipment, and network-connected medical devices.
• Knowledge of HL7 and DICOM standards.
• Knowledge of healthcare IT cybersecurity principles and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network-connected medical devices and systems.
• Support medical information systems, including databases and enterprise devices.
• Apply patches, upgrades, and cybersecurity measures for secure operations.
• Configure and secure VLANs, IP addressing, and network settings for medical devices.
• Troubleshoot network and non-networking issues in devices and systems.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, FDA, ISO, and VA standards.
• Use network test equipment to diagnose performance issues.
• Perform operational verification, maintenance, and repairs on server-based systems.
• Provide technical training and support to BMETs, clinical users, and IT staff.
• Liaise between Biomedical Engineering, IT, clinical departments, and vendors for interoperability and cybersecurity.
• Document network configurations, security settings, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in procurement and planning to meet connectivity and security requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement security controls for medical devices.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for audits and security reviews.
• Support replacement planning and technology refresh initiatives.
• Stay updated on medical IT systems, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards.
• Contribute to process improvements in medical device network management.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity and network maintenance policies.

Skills

Networking principles

Cybersecurity monitoring

Server-based applications

Medical device connectivity

Regulatory compliance knowledge

VLANs/IP addressing

Troubleshooting connectivity issues

Communication with stakeholders

Documentation & policy development

Education

Associate degree or higher in Biomedical Technology or related field

DoD BMET training program

DoD electronics repair/IT training + 1 year experience

BMET/HTM certificate program

CBET/CRES/CLES/CHTM certification

3+ years hospital healthcare experience in medical equipment maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Medical IT asset tracking systems

Network test equipment

Remote access tools

Diagnostic software

HL7

DICOM

Windows operating systems

Job description

Capital i seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician - Information Systems to install, configure, and troubleshoot networked medical devices and information systems at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. You will collaborate with hospital IT and clinical engineering to ensure secure connectivity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across healthcare technology platforms.

The role covers patching, cybersecurity, VLAN configuration, and support for server-based clinical applications, HL7/DICOM