Senior Clinical Systems Administrator

Kootenai Health, Inc.

Coeur d'Alene (ID)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Shift differentials

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Senior Clinical Systems Administrator to serve as the technical liaison between IT, Clinical Engineering, Facilities, and vendors. The role focuses on configuration, integration, and ongoing support of networked hospital devices and clinical systems to ensure secure data flows and safe patient care.

The position requires collaboration across teams, overseeing changes, upgrades, and deployments, while maintaining asset inventories and cybersecurity measures across

Qualifications

Associate degree in Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Health Informatics, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a clinical engineering environment, or comparable device equipment coupled with network or system administrator experience required.
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.

Responsibilities

Works with the network team to perform dedicated switch upgrades for key systems such as NurseCall and VitalSigns.
Attends weekly Change Advisory Board and prepares/presents changes related to systems/devices that affect the entire hospital.
Administers and supports networked facility and biomedical systems and their integration with clinical IT infrastructure.
Collaborates with Clinical Engineering and Facilities to manage device connectivity, data flows, and system compatibility.
Maintains asset IP assignments/identity group membership for connected medical devices and related software.

Skills

CCNA routing

Cross-functional collab

Troubleshooting

Networking knowledge

Education

Assoc. degree IT or related

Biomedical Engineering Tech background

Tools

Windows systems

Linux systems

Vendor applications

Job description

Senior Clinical Systems Administrator Internal Only

Facility Kootenai Health

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

Works with the network team to perform dedicated switch upgrades for the key systems such as NurseCall, VitalSigns, etc.
Attends the weekly Change Advisory Board and prepares/presents changes related to systems/devices that affect the entire systems and impacts the hospital
Attends implementation meetings when necessary and serves as a subject matter expert for the Kootenai Health environment for that particular technology
Administers and supports networked facility and biomedical systems and their integration with clinical IT infrastructure
Collaborates closely with Clinical Engineering and Facilities to manage device connectivity, data flows, and system compatibility
Maintains asset IP assignments/identity group membership for connected medical devices/facilities devices and their associated software
Works with vendors and internal teams to implement, test, and support clinical/facilities devices and systems
Supports cybersecurity efforts by applying security patches, managing device segmentation, and monitoring for vulnerabilities across supported networks
Plans and executes device and system upgrades, replacements, and assists with implementations
Participates in multidisciplinary project teams for clinical/facilities 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

High School diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Health Informatics, or related field preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a clinical engineering environment, or comparable device equipment couples with network or system administrator experience required
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 lift and move up to 35 lbs
Must be able to climb stairs or ladders
Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information

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: