Biomedical Imaging Specialist II

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform advanced maintenance on biomedical and imaging equipment and related systems.

Responsibilities include PMs, safety checks, installations, and training staff on safety procedures; candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent with several years of experience in medical imaging maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field, or 5 years of relevant repair experience in medical imaging.
• 2 years progressive experience in repair and maintenance on medical imaging equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic test equipment and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete PM workload to maintain a high PM compliance level.
• Perform safety checks, repairs, and installations of biomedical equipment.
• Obtain supplies required to service equipment cost-effectively.
• Maintain technical literature and standards for the biomedical program.
• Ensure regulatory and quality control compliance for biomedical equipment.
• Present to peers on new trends in the field.
• Provide in-service training on biomedical equipment and electrical safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's or equivalent

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1

Job Details

Provides advanced 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 Description

Summary

Provides advanced 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 to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time.
• Provides safety checks, repairs, and installations of biomedical and communications equipment. 15%
• Identifies and obtains supplies and other materials required to service, maintain, and repair equipment at the lowest possible cost.
• Establishes and maintains supporting technical literature such as manufacturer's literature, references standards, specifications, and other documents necessary for supporting the biomedical program.
• Ensures that the biomedical equipment is in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality control standards.
• Makes effective presentations to small groups of peers to ensure staff remains up to date on new trends.
• Provides in-service and training on biomedical equipment and electrical safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields or
• High School Diploma/GED along with 5 years of progressive experience in performing direct component-level repair and maintenance on both general and model-specific equipment in the medical imaging field will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2 years progressive experience in performing direct component level repair and maintenance on both general and model-specific equipment in the medical imaging field.
• 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 advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• 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)

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields or
• Associate's Degree Attendance at five or more equipment-specific training courses related to the equipment-specific specialty area of expertise (extensive hands on experience may be considered equivalent to specific training courses).
• 5 years progressive experience in performing direct component level repair and maintenance on both general and model-specific equipment in the medical imaging field.
• CRES - Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

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.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address

2301 South Broad Street,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; prepari