Biomedical Imaging Specialist I

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Summary Provides basic levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on one or more categories of specialized biomedical, imaging equipment, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.

Job Duties Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload for assigned equipment to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time. Performs database management functions with regard to maintaining accurate device control records and entering complete and accurate scheduled and non-scheduled work-order data. Evaluates the extent/source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment uptime.

Identifies and obtains parts, supplies, and other technical resource materials required to service, maintain, test, and repair equipment at the lowest possible cost. Performs repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment. Provides in-service training to other clinical engineering service technicians. Assists with, evaluates, and monitors the work performed by outside service providers.

Associate’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields or Specialized or General Imaging Training in specific supported equipment.

1 year progressive experience providing support and maintenance on medical imaging equipment.

Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic and test equipment, quality assurance procedures, and preventive maintenance procedures.

Knowledge of source, use, and applications of alternative parts providers as related to electronic or electromechanical equipment.

Knowledge of computer software-based work order tracking systems.

Ability to use vendor-supplied service documentation, technical manuals, and general electronics industry parts specification materials in order to test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair assigned equipment and related systems.

Ability to work well in a team environment and to be self motivated and self disciplined.

Effectively deals with multiple and changing priorities.

Must be able to visit multiple business locations. (Dependent on employment location)

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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