BMET Information Systems

Capital i; Sturgis (SD); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401K match

PTO

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Employee development resources

Resumo da oferta

Capital i seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician - Information Systems to install, configure, and maintain networked medical devices and information systems in a hospital setting. You will support connectivity, cybersecurity, and clinical system integration while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with clinical staff, IT teams, vendors, and engineering to optimize performance, data security, and reliable operation of healthcare technology across Biomedical Engineering

Qualificações

• Associate degree or higher in Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; OR
• Completion of a DoD BMET training program; OR
• DoD electronics/IT training with 1 year experience; OR
• HTM/BMET certificate program; OR
• Certification CBET/CRES/CLES/CHTM.

Responsabilidades

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer-based medical equipment and networked medical systems.
• Manage medical information systems and databases, including enterprise networked devices.
• Apply patches and cybersecurity measures to ensure secure, compliant operations.
• Configure and secure VLANs, IP addressing, and network settings for medical devices.
• Troubleshoot medical device network communication issues and distinguish networking problems.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, security settings, and troubleshooting activities.

Conhecimentos

TCP/IP

VLANs

IP addressing

Network security

HL7/DICOM

CMMS

Windows

MS Office

Medical device connectivity

Formação académica

Associate degree in Biomedical Technology

DoD BMET training

HTM certificate program

CBET/CRES/CLES/CHTM certs

Ferramentas

CMMS

Asset tracking software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Biomedical Equipment Technician Information Systems

VA Black Hills Health Care System

Fort Meade, SD

Description

The Biomedical Equipment Technician - Information Systems (BMET-IS) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, integration, and troubleshooting of network-connected medical devices, medical information systems, and related healthcare technology infrastructure. This role supports medical device connectivity, interoperability, cybersecurity, and clinical system integration activities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and industry standards. The BMET-IS collaborates with clinical staff, Information Technology teams, manufacturers, and vendors to optimize system performance, data security, and the reliable operation of healthcare technology within Biomedical Engineering environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer-based medical equipment and networked medical systems.
• Support and manage medical information systems, including medical record databases, proprietary software, and enterprise networked devices.
• Monitor and apply software patches, upgrades, and cybersecurity measures to ensure secure and compliant system operations.
• Work with hospital IT and clinical engineering teams to configure and secure VLANs, IP addressing, sub-netting, and other network settings for medical devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve medical device network communication issues, distinguishing between networking and non-networking problems.
• Ensure medical equipment and networked systems meet Joint Commission, FDA, ISO, and VA regulatory compliance standards.
• Utilize and maintain network test equipment and tools to diagnose and correct performance issues.
• Perform routine operational verification procedures, planned maintenance, and repairs on server-based medical systems.
• Provide technical training and support to BMETs, clinical users, and IT personnel regarding the proper use and security of networked medical equipment.
• Act as a liaison between Biomedical Engineering, IT, clinical departments, and vendors to ensure interoperability and cybersecurity of medical systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medical device network configurations, security settings, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in medical device procurement and system planning to ensure new equipment meets connectivity and security requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement security controls to protect medical devices from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Travel

TBD

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday Day Shift

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; OR
• Completion of a Department of Defense (DoD) Biomedical Equipment Technician training program; OR
• Completion of a DoD electronics repair, information technology, or related technical training program and one (1) year of applicable experience; OR
• Completion of a Biomedical Equipment Technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program; OR
• Hold or have previously held certification as a CBET, CRES, CLES, or CHTM.
• Minimum three (3) years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance, including at least one (1) year of specialized experience supporting medical information systems, device connectivity, and medical equipment networking.
• Experience working within a Biomedical Engineering department in a medical center or healthcare system; or demonstrated knowledge of Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), VA Medical Center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and medical IT asset tracking systems.
• Knowledge of remote access tools, diagnostic software, and cybersecurity monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Experience supporting medical device software applications.
• Experience supporting server-based clinical applications and medical record databases.
• Working knowledge of networking principles and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, IP addressing, subnetting, network security, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
• Experience utilizing, maintaining, integrating, and troubleshooting medical information systems, server-based medical equipment, medical record databases, and network-connected medical devices.
• Working knowledge of HL7 and Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards.
• Knowledge of healthcare technology cybersecurity principles, including virus protection software, information security tools, software patching, vulnerability management, and secure operation of network-connected medical devices.
• Ability to identify, interpret, and apply networking principles and practices, distinguish networking problems from non-networking problems, and resolve connectivity and system integration issues.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory, accreditation, and industry standards, including FDA regulations, Joint Commission requirements, AAMI standards, ISO standards, and healthcare technology management best practices.
• Familiarity with the setup and application of network test equipment and tools used to support, troubleshoot, and maintain medical information systems and network-connected medical devices.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Technical Qualifications

• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Cisco CCNA

Salary

• $25.06/hour + $5.42 H&W (health and welfare) hourly benefit

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to hospital environments, IT server rooms, and patient care areas.
• Occasional exposure to electrical hazards, radiation, high-voltage equipment, and cybersecurity threats.
• Frequent interaction with clinical staff, IT security teams, and regulatory auditors.
• Noise levels typically moderate, with occasional exposure to loud equipment operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move medical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent use of hands to handle tools, cables, and small electronic components.
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• 401K Employer Matching
• PTO- Vacation eligibility under this federal contract is governed by the Service Contract Act and becomes available once the required continuous service period is met
• Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits
• Employee development resources

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 [e-mail].

Federal Government Contractor

As a federal government contractor, Capital i is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Work Authorization

Capital i considers applicants who are U.S. lawful permanent residents, eligible employment-based green card portability candidates (with a Form I-485 filed at least 180 days prior for a same or similar role), and individuals with valid F-1 or J-1 employment authorization for temporary positions only. Capital i does not provide immigration sponsorship.

Certain roles may support federal contracts and therefore require U.S. citizenship, specific residency history, or eligibility for a security clearance. Candidates not meeting applicable federal contract requirements will not be eligible for those roles.