Employment Type : Full-Time
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It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn. For additional information on Cornell’s Vaccination Compliance Program click here . The Cornell University Hospital for Animals is in search of a Biomedical Equipment Integration Specialist. This unique position offers growth opportunity within our Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and encourages variety and creativity. Our Equipment Technician Team plays an essential role in the hospital due to the level of sophistication of the medical equipment, necessary systems integrations and specific clinical use. You will have the pleasure of working and collaborating with Veterinary Clinicians, Information Technology Specialists, Biomedical Engineers, Veterinary Students and other Veterinary Professionals. The successful candidate will lead and assist with medical equipment and associated IS integrations with our veterinary electronic medical record (EMR). These projects require a resource to lead implementation, test, distribute and support these new systems across the hospital enterprise. What you will do: Serve as project support, working closely with supervisor and other project managers to evaluate, purchase, plan, implement and initially support various equipment and associated IT system purchases including general loT of medical devices, telemetry, point-of-care blood work products, angiography, linear accelerator, and cardiac and radiology PACS. Proficiently design, implement, configure, and support a variety of IT applications associated with existing and new medical equipment. Accurately develop and maintain a knowledge base of IT applications, including but not limited to solutions, system configurations and training materials Professionally assist with troubleshooting existing equipment functionality; identify and research opportunities for further technological system development Confidently utilizes informative and collective evaluation mechanisms to determine the appropriateness and effectiveness of projects/requests Work collaboratively with vendors and in-house support teams, and serve as liaison between the Clinical, Business and IT teams to assess faculty/clinician, staff, client, and patient needs for workflow optimization Clearly communicate to all levels of the organization regarding current project status and results Assist and support Technical Services Supervisor with procuring, receiving, and implementing medical equipment into hospital system. Assist with annual hospital equipment review, providing feedback and additional recommendations to submitting department, such as vendor selection and pricing; upon approval, assist with executing purchase of equipment as directed by supervisor. What we need from you: Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience with information technologies/computer science/biomedical technology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Specific knowledge/experience in integration of HIS systems, to include general loT of medical devices, POC (Point of Care) Lab equipment, Cardiac and Radiology PACS systems, Radiation Oncology planning systems. Strong communication, analytical, problem solving and project management skills. High attention to detail and ability to document and report issues and problems. Ability to follow a detailed plan and track progress toward completion. Highly organized, shows initiative, anticipates needs and works collaboratively to develop solutions, as well as the ability to work independently. Proficient user of Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications: Experience with imaging modalities such as X-Ray, interventional radiology, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and MRI and biomedical equipment technician experience a plus. What we offer: We hope you appreciate great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. An award winning employer of choice benefit program Comprehensive health care options Access to wellness programs Employee discounts with local and national retail brands Generous retirement contributions Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program 3 weeks of paid vacation 13 paid holidays Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/summaries-benefits About Us: Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) is our core clinical training, patient care and research unit within the CVM, composed of six diverse world-class veterinary clinical units providing primary and specialty care. The Cornell Veterinary teaching hospital has 23 services led by internationally renowned board-certified veterinary specialists, providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care of animals including 24/7 emergency care. We strive to provide a diverse, inclusive and fulfilling work environment for our family of employees who are committed to outstanding patient care, client service and veterinary training and research. Cornell University, located at the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, is a center for discovery, academic leadership, and service. The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine, public health, biomedical research, and veterinary medical education. Ranked as one of the best veterinary colleges in the world by US News & World Reports, the CVM excels in providing education and advanced training that prepare veterinarians and scientists to serve society in critical roles in clinical and diagnostic veterinary medicine, public health, scientific inquiry, and public policy. We encourage you to apply! When applying through our system, please attach your application materials (resume and cover letter). 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