Clinical Engineering Medical Device Security Engineer I

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Job Summary / Purpose
 
The Clinical Engineering Medical Device Network Engineer I is responsible for design, implementation and support of IT related changes/projects associated with medical devices supported by the Clinical Engineering IT environment. This position provides specialized repair (Radiology, Clinical Engineering and Clinical Engineering network devices) and maintenance services to medical treatment and diagnostic equipment.

As a Clinical Engineering Medical Device Network Engineer I, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of IT related changes/projects associated with medical devices supported by the Clinical Engineering IT environment. Every day, this position provides specialized repair (Radiology, Clinical Engineering, and Clinical Engineering network devices) and maintenance services to medical treatment and diagnostic equipment. You will apply your expertise to ensure the seamless, secure, and optimal functionality of critical medical devices within our IT infrastructure, directly impacting patient care and operational efficiency.

To be successful in your role, you will strategically design, implement, and support IT changes and projects specifically for medical devices within the Clinical Engineering IT environment. You will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in providing specialized repair and maintenance services for critical medical treatment and diagnostic equipment, ensuring seamless integration, optimal functionality, and continuous support for patient care.

Essential Functions

• Provides specialized medical equipment repair on Clinical Engineering IT equipment in inventory that requires IT and/or Security related expertise. Performs electrical safety testing on specialized medical equipment in inventory.
• Performs preventative maintenance/calibrations/security for specialized medical equipment in inventory along with approved Cyber updates for networked equipment.
• Provides technical/network support and assistance to Clinical Engineering technicians.
• Must be able to recommend, develop and implement Clinical Engineering IT solutions in a moderately complex dynamic multi-site Clinical Engineering environment.
• Proactively monitor, evaluate, analyze and resolve Clinical Engineering IT issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to Clinical Engineering IT architecture, processes and support.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to information security architecture, processes and support.
• Performs product evaluations on proposed and current technology solutions; creates risk statements, summaries and presentations for management in an effort to identify, recommend and prioritize cost effective Clinical Engineering IT solutions.
• Assists users in the specification, selection, installation, and/or administration of the various Clinical Engineering IT related devices and software that may be attached to the network. Provides technical consulting to other Information Technology personnel, on an as needed basis, in the analysis of network performance.
• Knowledgeable in general cybersecurity topics and activities of protection and mitigation of devices to maintain clinical functionality.
• Completes all necessary record keeping for network environment, work orders received and finished. Serves as a technical resource to various departments in providing expertise in the area of Clinical Engineering IT and participates on project task teams as assigned.
• Participates in hospital sponsored education relating to job function and attends all education programs deemed appropriate by the Manager.
• Evaluate new Clinical Engineering Information technology. Assist with the planning and design of future Clinical Engineering IT Equipment..

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in HTM, Computer Science, Technology or Business or equivalent professional experience required upon hire
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related Clinical Engineering Networking experience, with a minimum of 1-2 years of IT Security required.
• Experience with HIPAA/HITECH compliance standards required.
• Valid Driver's License Required

Preferred:

• Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists (CRES)
• CompTIA A+ Certification (A-PLUS)
• CompTIA Network + (NTWK-PLUS)