Clinical Systems Administrator

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Clinical Systems Administrator to bridge IT, Clinical Engineering and vendors, ensuring secure and effective interfacing of medical devices with hospital systems. You will configure, integrate, and support clinical systems to enable safe, efficient patient care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in clinical engineering or device IT, with Windows/Linux medical systems experience and strong troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in IT or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a clinical engineering environment or with device IT integration.
• Hands-on experience supporting or integrating medical devices with IT infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills; ability to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports networked facility and biomedical systems and their integration with clinical IT infrastructure.
• Collaborates with Clinical Engineering and other facilities to manage device connectivity, data flows, and system compatibility.
• Maintains asset IP assignments and identity group membership for connected medical devices and software.
• Works with vendors and internal teams to implement, test, and support clinical devices and systems.
• Supports cybersecurity by applying patches, managing device segmentation, and monitoring for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree preferred in IT or related field

Tools

Windows/Linux-based medical systems

Vendor applications

Networking equipment

CCNA knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Systems Administrator serves as a key technical liaison between the IT department, Clinical Engineering, and third-party vendors. This role is responsible for the configuration, integration, and ongoing support of network-connected medical devices and clinical systems. The position ensures that biomedical and facility equipment interface securely and effectively with hospital information systems, supporting safe, efficient patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports networked facility and biomedical systems and their integration with clinical IT infrastructure
• Collaborates closely with Clinical Engineering and other facilities to manage device connectivity, data flows, and system compatibility
• Maintains asset IP assignments/identity group membership for connected medical devices and their associated software
• Works with vendors and internal teams to implement, test, and support clinical devices and systems
• Supports cybersecurity efforts by applying security patches, managing device segmentation, and monitoring for vulnerabilities across supported networks
• Assists in planning and execution of device and system upgrades, replacements, and implementations
• Participates in multidisciplinary project teams for clinical technology implementations and hospital expansions
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Health Informatics, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a clinical engineering environment, or comparable device equipment coupled with network or system administrator experience required
• Hands-on experience supporting or integrating medical devices with IT infrastructure preferred
• Comprehensive understanding and skills related to general electromechanical systems and devices and can communicate the use of supported devices
• Experience with network equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of routing and switching (CCNA level)
• Experience working with Windows/Linux-based medical systems and vendor-supported applications
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work across departments and with multidisciplinary clinical and technical teams

Working Conditions

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Typical equipment used in a clinical and office job
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Exposure to electrical/ mechanical harm, i.e faulty equipment
• Exposure to gas, vapor, fall risk, glass, smells, noise, etc

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees, plus affordable plans for part-time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3% - 6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?