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There is no better time to be in healthcare IT. As a Biomedical IoMT Specialist, you will be part of the Technology Management team providing implementation, service, and support for all Banner Health medical equipment.Banner IT was awarded Insider Pro and Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2020! The team has also received the 2019 Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology/AAMI Bright Idea finalist award for their innovation and empowering organizational structure. In addition, the commercial business ENTECH, provides project management, on-site technology management, equipment planning and assessment for imaging and non-imaging clinical technology. Dedicated to Banner Health's mission to make health care easier, so life can be better, the Information Technology division is focused on diversity, employee engagement and development, driving innovation, providing legendary service, and delivering successful results, all in a culture of trust and respect.

In your role as a Banner Health Biomedical IoMT Specialist, you will work in a fast-paced, and rewarding environment with state-of-the-art technology that directly impacts the patient experience. We provide a robust orientation program to set you up for success. Opportunities for employee development include project and time management, temperament training, leadership academy topics, and vendor-provided technical training. Teamwork is key in this department and you will be empowered to utilize resources and collaborate to ensure consistent service delivery. Some travel may be required depending on the facilities you support. Future career growth includes opportunities in medical imaging, planning, security, integration and quality areas. In addition, tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts are available for continuing education costs.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting the technical and inventory activities related to cybersecurity controls for medical and non-medical IoT devices (Internet of Medical Things). This role is integral to Banner Health's medical device security program, ensuring compliance and security of devices through collaboration with various stakeholders and the implementation of best practices in medical device security.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Support and maintain non-medical endpoint devices in various departments such as Facilities, Security, Pharmacy, Research, Lab, etc.

2. Build stakeholder relationships with key vendors, Banner Health cybersecurity consultants, program leads, system administrators, application owners, and network strategy consultants.

3. Partner with application owners to ensure medical device IT controls are compliant and functioning by tracking and reporting vulnerability remediation activities.

4. Work with other Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) professionals to deliver a robust medical device security program.

5. Utilize hardening guides to coordinate and execute controls to reduce the potential attack surface in the medical and non-medical device environment.

6. Collect and validate device and network attributes to ensure complete and compliant device inventory records.

7. Travel within the local market and other markets to deploy device cyber controls, perform device inventory management, and support cyber threat responses.

8. Stay current with the latest medical device security trends and best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical/Clinical Engineering or related field, or equivalent working knowledge is required.

Must have 5 years of experience in IT, Biomedical Engineering, and/or Cybersecurity within a healthcare environment that includes: 3 years working in IT or Operations (experience with information technology related to workstations, networking, and clinical technologies) and 3 years of Biomedical experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy. Must be able to travel to Banner facilities to provide onsite support.

Experience placing device hardening controls such as firewall configurations, disabling ports/protocols/services/applications, and securing wireless communication. Experience utilizing network and cybersecurity tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical/Clinical engineering or related field.

BMET Certification in medical instrumentation by recognized organizations.

Cyber related certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), or Comp TIA PenTest.

3 or more years of Biomedical experience with at least two clinical specialties.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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