Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Biomedical Coordinator

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
  • Valid driver's license; insurability under SEARHC's automobile policy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
  • Familiarity with healthcare documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and assign electronic work orders based on urgency and resources.
  • Track and report on overdue and deficient work orders.
  • Maintain and standardize the Biomed database and equipment records.
  • Support survey readiness for DNV, CMS, and state regulations.
  • Prepare logistics for department activities including training and travel.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Collaborative culture with a team of enthusiastic professionals.
  • Supportive organizational structure for community engagement and safety initiatives.
Full Job Description

Pay Range:

Pay Range:$36.46 - $51.29 The Biomedical Coordinator provides centralized coordination and control of the Biomed database, CMMS/AIMS work order program, preventative maintenance documentation, equipment records, Biomed electronic files, and related reporting. This position supports documentation accuracy, data integrity, work order routing, regulatory readiness, equipment replacement planning, and cross-department communication for the Healthcare Technology Management / Biomedical Engineering program. The role requires independent judgment, prioritization, problem-solving, and attention to detail because not all operational scenarios can be addressed through pre-prescribed protocols.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

CMMS / Work Order Program Control

  • Assign electronic work orders and route requests based on urgency, site needs, and available resources.

  • Coordinate dispatch of emergency work requests and communicate status to Biomed leadership and affected departments.

  • Track outstanding, overdue, deficient, and aging work orders in the software platform.

  • Run monthly work order statistics, Environment of Care equipment failure reports, and related CMMS/AIMS reports.

  • Follow up with management, BMETs, and department contacts regarding overdue or deficient work orders.

  • Serve as liaison between the Biomed department and the broader organization for work order and documentation workflows.

Database, Asset Records, and Documentation Control

  • Maintain the Biomed database and equipment records, including metadata, equipment history, preventative maintenance records, and documentation required for replacement planning.

  • Standardize nomenclature and improve the structure, accuracy, and usability of the Biomed database.

  • Control data entry quality into the CMMS/AIMS system and related electronic preventive maintenance tracking tools.

  • Manage Biomed electronic files and shared drive content, including service manuals, user manuals, survey documentation, and department records.

  • Maintain organized documentation for clinical equipment used across hospitals, clinics, remote sites, and supported non-SEARHC locations.

Regulatory, Survey Readiness, and Reporting

  • Support DNV, CMS, and Alaska State Regulations survey readiness and timely retrieval of documentation for audits, Environment of Care reporting, and equipment failure reporting.

  • Provide a single coordination point for CMMS/AIMS data quality, equipment records, reporting, and survey-ready documentation.

  • Improve consistency of asset information, preventative maintenance records, overdue work order follow-up, service manual organization, and replacement planning data.

Department Coordination, Purchasing, and Replacement Planning

  • Maintain the Biomed electronic calendar, including travel, field trips, and training logistics.

  • Support onboarding, competency tracking logistics, training scheduling, and department administrative coordination.

  • Prepare and maintain equipment replacement information for capital equipment replacement planning.

  • Help create and maintain systems for equipment purchases, purchase tracking, receipt documentation, P-card ordering, and Finance capitalization tracking.

  • Improve coordination between Biomed, Facilities, clinical departments, Finance, and supported non-SEARHC locations as applicable.

Perform other duties as assigned based on facility, department, and clinical operational needs.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • Associate degree preferred.

  • Valid driver’s license required; must remain insurable under the SEARHC automobile insurance policy.

Knowledge of

  • Microsoft Office, basic computer systems, electronic files, shared drives, databases, and documentation control practices.

  • Biomedical equipment documentation, equipment inventory practices, preventative maintenance concepts, and service record expectations.

  • Healthcare documentation standards, regulatory readiness expectations, safe work practices, privacy, and information security requirements.

Skills in

  • Organization, time management, written communication, verbal communication, and professional follow-up.

  • Prioritizing service requests, documenting actions taken, tracking open items, and escalating issues appropriately.

  • Maintaining accurate records, improving data quality, and supporting audit-ready documentation.

Ability to

  • Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, work requests, and competing demands.

  • Work independently as a self-starter while coordinating professionally with clinical, technical, and non-technical users.

  • Maintain focus and attention to detail when working within electronic files, equipment records, and databases.

  • Identify safety hazards in healthcare and field settings and escalate concerns appropriately.

  • Use judgment and problem-solving skills when established protocols do not fully address the situation.

Computer Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 applications.

  • Working knowledge of CMMS/AIMS, electronic work order platforms, shared drives, electronic documentation systems, and basic database functions preferred.

Travel Required

  • Must be able to travel occasionally to SEARHC facilities as needed.

  • Travel may be by jet, small aircraft, ferry, or vehicle depending on location and operational need.

Required Certifications:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

About Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to communities in Southeast Alaska. The organization operates hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities across the region, offering a range of services, including primary care, behavioral health, and dental care. SEARHC serves a population of around 30,000 people across 18 communities in Southeast Alaska. The organization was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Juneau, Alaska.
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