Imaging Equipment Tech II

Position Highlights

• To perform tests, repairs, calibrations, inspections, and preventive maintenance checks on Imaging related equipment used in medical diagnosis or therapy, applying technical knowledge of electro-radiological and mechanical systems, and user knowledge of computers. With certification and training in multiple or high-end imaging modalities, understands the global impact to business and customers of imaging decisions.

• Maintain Imaging service Budget, to include purchase orders, expenses, etc.
• Respond or direct responses to calls from Hospitals, clinical departments to evaluate and rectify valid operator complaints and concerns.
• Perform or direct planned preventive maintenance, calibrations where required, and electrical safety inspections on various Imaging equipment in compliance with established standards.
• Conduct or direct incident investigation, inspect and test malfunctioning equipment to determine course of malfunction, following learned procedures and manual instructions, using specialized test and analysis instruments and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Perform or direct major repairs by replacing defective components, glassware and readjust components to manufacturer’s specifications using appropriate tools and measuring instruments. May require certification in order to complete repairs.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge and training to perform or direct system calibrations within area of expertise. (i.e.
  
  -Rad, RF, Mammo, Nuc Med, Pet-CT, Linear Acc, Ct, MR, Ultrasound)
• Tests and calibrates equipment at regular or required intervals to maintain operational efficiency and manufacturer’s operational specifications.
• Operates specialized test equipment as necessary to conduct analysis and perform or direct complicated repairs.
• Perform or direct the testing and calibration of equipment at regular or required intervals to maintain operational efficiency and manufacturer’s operational specifications.
• Confers with upper Management, other Imaging Technicians, manufacturer’s representatives and equipment operators to resolve equipment related problems and plan service strategies.
• Make recommendations to the Management regarding service strategies on equipment.
• Conducts and compiles Quality Assurance records and reports necessary for compliance with specifications and policies.
• Demonstrate and reflect a commitment to the mission and values of The Company.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are intrinsic to the successful operation of the account and the company.
• Assists in training and directing other Imaging Specialists and cross training of BMET technicians into Imaging service.
• Maintain records and associated paperwork as required in timely fashion.
• Provide emergency on-call responsibilities as needed to all Company accounts.
• Research and initiate orders for repair parts, working within established budget parameters.

• Bachelor’s Degree – field of study:
  Science, Technology, Biomedical equipment technology training.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in biomedical equipment repair and maintenance in research laboratory, hospital and/or healthcare facility is required.
  
  - OR –
  • Associates degree plus any one of the preferred certifications listed above, with an additional two (2) years of relevant Electronic Technician experience plus the five (5) years (for a total of 7 years) experience may be considered "in lieu" of a Bachelor's degree.
  • High School Diploma plus any one of the preferred certifications listed above, with an additional five (5) years of relevant Electronic Technician experience plus the five (5) years (for a total of 10 years) experience may be considered "in lieu" of a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of electronic theory and skills in testing electronic equipment.
• Preferred Certification – CRES, Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist, OSEM, Varian, or relevant DOD military training certifications required with an Associates degree, in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.