Medical Devices Integration Officer - Dar Al Shifa Hospital

Purpose and Scope of the Job

For the purpose of Hospitals new and existing medical devices to be connect with EMR/PACS and daily routine support to end user for medical device values/parameters/vitals automation with EMR. Also basic support for IT Hardware and software related to medical device integration.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards

• To support end user for medical devices integration related issues.
• To use the new advance technology to integration new medical device for EMR/PACS.
• To assist PACS Admin for EMR/PACS & IT related work.
• Integration process requirement and documentation for new medical devices procurement with purchase department & Cerner.
• To support day to day operations for medical Equipment including EMR/PACS workflow image archiving automation etc.
• To ensure all medical device interface into EMR/PACS system functions 24hrs and availability to end users.
• Troubleshooting of Hardware & Software problems for EMR/PACS.
• Medical device network configuration & troubleshoot network problems if any.
• Proactive monitoring of all medical device application and services.
• To assist IT Department in new various IT project shows the skill as and when required.
• To provide training to endusers after implemented new medical device integration project.
• Ensures all applicable department hospital and Accreditation guidelines are met.
• Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed.
• Provides and promotes people centered care.
• Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to patients and families with special needs.

Qualifications Competences and Skills

Education: Bachelors degree in Information Technology/ Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or equivalent.

Experience: 12 years experience within a hospital medical center and IT & Biomedical Engineering department for medical device integration.

Licensure: Not Applicable

Language: Proficiency in Arabic and English Languages

Computer Proficiency: Proficiency in Hardware & software installation troubleshooting etc.

Performance Competencies

• Knowledge of system utility programs
• Current operating systems function and systems software
• User applications
• Ability to communicate orally with staff clients or the public in facetoface oneonone settings or using a telephone.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships by working cooperatively with others.
• Use discretion in the handling of confidential data

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks

• IT Staff
• Hospital Staff

Other Preferences: Candidates who are available in Kuwait and possess a valid and transferable visa in Kuwait will be preferred.