_{23rd November, 2024}

Role: Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems.
Location: Tomah, WI.

Job Description:
We are thrilled to be seeking a talented Biomedical Equipment Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems to join our team at Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI.

As a crucial member of our healthcare facility, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, functionality, and safety of our networked medical equipment.

Your role will encompass a diverse range of tasks with an emphasis on preventive and corrective maintenance, medical device security, network maintenance, equipment installations, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on a wide range of networked medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality and extend equipment lifespan.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain medical device security protocols, ensuring patient data confidentiality and protection against cyber threats.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• A two-year associate degree or higher in an applied science or equivalent military training.
• Minimum three years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance, with a minimum of one year of specialized experience in medical information systems and networking.
• Current and advanced knowledge of computer virus protection software, available software patches and upgrades, information security tools, electronics, computers, and network theory.
• Demonstrated competency in utilizing and maintaining computer and server-based medical equipment, medical record databases, and proprietary and generic software.
• Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements, and International Standard Organization standards.

• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department, working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), or understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.