Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist
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Ability to interpret, identify and apply network engineering principles and practices; and ability to distinguish networking problems from non-networking problems
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Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements and International Standard Organization standards
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Familiarity with the setup and application of network test equipment and tools
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings
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A two-year associate degree or higher in applied science or equivalent military training
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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
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Demonstrated skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of a healthcare organization
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Current and advanced knowledge of computer virus protection software, available software patches and upgrades, information security tools, electronics, computers and network theory
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Demonstrated competency in utilizing and maintaining computer and server based medical equipment, medical record databases, and proprietary and generic software
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Experience with TCP/IP, HL7, networking, network security and DICOM standards
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Experience maintaining, interfacing and troubleshooting networked medical equipment to include VLAN configuration, IP addressing, subnetting, and network security
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Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department
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Experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
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Understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations