Title: Biomedical Technician

Employment: Contract

Duration: 2 months

Dates: 2/26 - 4/12

Project Description: Medasource will be providing support for our client’s network cutover. This involves prep, cutover, and post-cutover support for biomedical equipment. The team will be run by a Medasource Project Manager and Client leadership.

Key Dates:

- Start Date: 2/26/24

- Cutover (Clinics): 3/1/24

- Cutover (Hospitals): 4/4/24

- Projected End Date: 4/12/24

Equipment Details :

• Sieman, Mindray, Philips, GE, HP, Cisco, Capsule, Konica, Cadwell, Carefusion, Alaris, Roche, Datascope, Holoic, Stryker, etc.

Job Duties: Responsible for augmenting Client’s on-site network cutover team including execution of cutover, incident reporting, and troubleshooting devices.

- Pre-Cutover Tasks (Examples below)

- Equipment Compatibility Check: Verify the compatibility of existing biomedical equipment with the new network. Identify any equipment that may require firmware updates or additional hardware to ensure seamless integration.

- Equipment Documentation: Review and update documentation for all biomedical equipment in the clinics. Ensure that accurate records are maintained, including equipment specifications, serial numbers, and network configurations.

- Vendor Communication: Establish communication channels with biomedical equipment vendors to obtain any necessary firmware updates, patches, or technical support in preparation for the cutover.

- Inventory Verification: Revisit the inventory of biomedical equipment to confirm that all required equipment is present and accounted for. Address any discrepancies or missing items.

- Redundancy and Failover Testing: Collaborate with the IT infrastructure team to test redundancy and failover mechanisms for critical biomedical equipment, ensuring minimal disruption in case of network issues.

- Data Integrity Checks: Perform data integrity checks on biomedical equipment to ensure that patient data and medical records are accurately transferred to the new network. Document any data anomalies or discrepancies.

- Emergency Response Planning: Develop emergency response plans in coordination with the business continuity planning team. Identify protocols for addressing unforeseen issues during the cutover and ensuring minimal impact on patient care.

- Redundant Power Supply Verification: Verify that critical biomedical equipment has redundant power supplies and that failover mechanisms are properly configured and tested.

- Compatibility Testing with New Network Protocols: Test the compatibility of biomedical equipment with any new network protocols or security measures implemented as part of the cutover. Ensure that equipment operates seamlessly within the updated network environment.

- Emergency Power Backup Testing: Verify the functionality of emergency power backup systems (e.g., uninterruptible power supplies) for biomedical equipment to maintain operations during power outages or fluctuations.

- Documentation of Vendor Contacts: Maintain a comprehensive list of vendor contacts for each type of biomedical equipment, including technical support hotlines and escalation procedures in case of issues during the cutover.

- Data Migration Dry Runs: Perform practice data migrations to test the process of transferring patient data and settings from legacy systems to the new network. Document any challenges or areas for improvement.

- Inventory Validation with Clinicians: Collaborate with clinical staff to validate the inventory of biomedical equipment, ensuring that it aligns with clinical needs and expectations. Address any concerns or equipment requests.

- Patient Data Privacy Compliance Check: Ensure that all biomedical equipment complies with patient data privacy regulations, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and verify that data encryption and access controls are in place.

- Clinic and Hospital Cutover

- Optional Post-Cutover Support (Examples Below)

- Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance and connectivity of biomedical equipment on the new network to identify any issues or anomalies.

- Incident Response: Provide rapid response and troubleshooting support for any incidents or malfunctions related to biomedical equipment. This includes diagnosing problems, implementing fixes, and minimizing downtime.

- Software Updates and Patch Management: Regularly check for and apply software updates, patches, and firmware upgrades to biomedical devices to address security vulnerabilities and improve functionality.

- User Training and Support: Offer ongoing training and support to clinic staff who use biomedical equipment. Address user questions, provide guidance on equipment usage, and assist with any technical issues.

- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, calibration, and preventive maintenance, to ensure the longevity and accuracy of biomedical equipment.

- Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize the performance of biomedical devices, including adjusting settings, fine-tuning configurations, and ensuring efficient data transfer.

- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all post-cutover support activities, including incident reports, software updates, and equipment maintenance logs. Share regular reports with the client.

- Compliance Audits: Conduct periodic audits to ensure that biomedical equipment remains compliant with regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA) and industry standards.

- Vendor Coordination: Act as a liaison between the client and biomedical equipment vendors, coordinating any necessary support or technical assistance.

- Performance Analytics: Analyze performance data from biomedical equipment to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for optimization.

- User Feedback Collection: Collect feedback from clinic staff and end-users regarding the usability and functionality of biomedical equipment. Use this feedback to drive improvements.

- Capacity Planning: Monitor the capacity and scalability of the network infrastructure supporting biomedical equipment and plan for future growth or upgrades as needed.

- Equipment Lifecycle Management: Develop strategies for the lifecycle management of biomedical equipment, including replacement planning and equipment retirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to travel onsite to Salt Lake City, UT for a 2-month contract? (expenses will be covered by Medasource)
• Do you have a Biomedical Equipment Technician certification or degree?
• How many years of BMET experience do you have?
• Do you have experience working with this type of equipment: Sieman, Mindray, Philips, GE, HP, Cisco, Capsule, Konica, Cadwell, Carefusion, Alaris, Roche, Datascope, Holoic, Stryker, etc.?
• If offered, can you start this position on 2/26?

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road