THCE Imaging Equipment Specialist II

Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Working within assigned areas, performs on-going Planned Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) of high-level diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment used throughout the healthcare facility. Assists in the planning and installation of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the mission, vision and core values of Trinity Health and the Ministry Organization in leadership behaviors, practices and decisions.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and industry standards, Complies with Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects ethical, and professional integrity.

Meets target objectives and standards for timeliness and quality of Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules and repairs of general and specialized clinical equipment.

Responsible for maintenance, repair and servicing of specialized equipment in one or more of the following areas: nuclear medicine, ultrasound, angiography, and radiation therapy as assigned by Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager.

Orders parts and supplies, within established departmental guidelines, that are required for the emergency service and repair of all radiological and general medical equipment. Recommend radiology related test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager.

Responsible for coordinating repairs with vendors and users when needed, this includes follow up paperwork and verification that issues are resolved.

Attends training session on equipment maintenance in order to keep up-to-date on technological and medical equipment advances. Conducts in-service or coordinates training sessions to radiology clinical/professional staff on proper use and safety of advanced radiology equipment. Also, provides assistance and training to Biomedical Equipment Techs I and II as assigned.

Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.

Maintains high level of customer satisfaction as demonstrated by customer satisfaction surveys.

Participates in teamwork by:
Keeping others informed. Initiating group decision-making. Working to accomplish team objectives and projects. Seeking feedback about one’s effectiveness as a team member.

Assumes minor extra duties, including work normally assigned to Biomedical Equipment Technicians.

May be assigned duties as Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician or other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of medical electronics, electronic technology, imaging service technology or equivalent related military training and experience. Certified Radiology Equipment Service (CRES) preferred but not required.

Three or more years of equivalent experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on nuclear medicine, diagnostic x-ray, therapeutic x-ray, ultrasound, or radiation therapy equipment, including but not limited to, R/F, Vascular/Specials, CT SIM, Mammography Units, PACS, Nuclear Cameras, 1st Look Cath Lab, CT etc. Related experience operating complex testing equipment, including but not limited to high Voltage Bleeder or Dynalyzer, Densitometer, Non-Invasive KVp meter, etc.

Must possess specialized training by manufacturer or third party equipment repair in such areas as nuclear medicine, diagnostic x-ray, therapeutic x-ray, ultrasound, or radiation therapy equipment.

Must possess working knowledge of radiation physics, medical terminology, medical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, imaging service techniques, 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations).

Must possess broad knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical and radiology equipment service and repair.

Maintain up-to-date understanding of The Joint Commission and NFPA standards as well as state and federal regulations.

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