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Job DescriptionAt GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), National Biomedical Contractor Support Services IDIQ project, you will be trusted to provide exceptional health care that improves Veteran health and well-being. This mission guides the Office of Healthcare Technology Management’s (HTM) support for patient care to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
The ideal Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) will perform duties related to technology assessment, technology implementation, and the maintenance and sustainment of biomedical equipment, devices, and systems for direct support of clinical operations. This position also supports the medical device integration and interface for the VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM). The Cerner Corporation’s electronic health record (EHR) will replace the VA’s existing EHR. The Biomedical Technician/BESS-Info Systems will assist in the medical device integration and interfacing with selected clinical systems for a more seamless diagnosis and care documentation process. This Biomedical Technician/BESS-Info Systems needs to possess skills associated with the information technology aspects contained within radiology and imaging systems, and therefore can support the integration and transmission of digital imagery from the radiology system to the patient record.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Network integration of the Compass Router for all imaging modalities. This may include but is not limited to MUSE, ICU-CIS, PACS, and other imaging systems. Specific assignments will be subject to training and certification pertaining to specific equipment, devices, and systems.Technical implementation of Cerner-compatible medical system upgrades and new system installations. Coordination with the biomedical engineering team and with Cerner representatives to verify Cerner-compatible status.VLAN creation for radiology modalities, separation into vendor specific VLANs.Managing modality updates, networking changes to new VLAN infrastructure and communicating through the Compass Router.Assists the biomedical engineer with technology assessment and implementation to support the determination of specifications for radiology and imaging system replacement and modernization requirements, installation requirements, staff training, and activation process and procedures for new systems.WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Associates degree or higher in an applied science or equivalent military trainingRequired Experience: 3 years of hospital or healthcare experience, performing medical equipment maintenance, with a minimum of one-year specialized experience in medical information systems and networking.Required Technical Skills: 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; experience with TCP/IP, HL7, networking, network security and DICOM standards; experience maintaining, interfacing and troubleshooting networked medical equipment to include VLAN configuration, IP addressing, sub-netting, and network security; ability to interpret, identify and apply network engineering principles and practices; and ability to distinguish networking problems from non-networking problems; Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards; Familiarity with the setup and application of network test equipment and tools; Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings.Security Clearance Level: No Security Clearance necessary, however must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearanceLocation: Onsite at Tomah, WIUS Citizenship RequiredGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays#GDITFedHealthJobs
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