Biomedical Imaging Specialist III

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Biomedical Equipment Technician to manage multiple large projects across several sites, performing preventive maintenance, calibration, repairs, and installations of medical imaging equipment. You will coordinate with vendors, ensure compliance with QA procedures, and support equipment lifecycle management.

The role requires an associate degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering, 5 years of direct repair experience in medical imaging, and travel to

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering.
• 5 years progressive experience in direct component level repair and maintenance on medical imaging equipment.
• Willingness to travel to remote hospital sites and to conform to a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment.
• Procures best value products, labor, and parts sources in order to minimize the total cost of service to the organization.
• Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time (95% or greater).
• Oversees the work of external contractors/vendors engaged in providing services for specialized equipment.
• Performs repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Biomedical equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Quality assurance

Travel

Education

Associate’s Degree Electronics or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Calibration tools

Test equipment

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition1Job DetailsManages multiple large projects simultaneously that could include medical equipment specification gathering, ordering, and installation over several sites. Provides advanced levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support and performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, and installation.Job DescriptionSummaryManages multiple large projects simultaneously that could include medical equipment specification gathering, ordering, and installation over several sites. Provides advanced levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support and performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, and installation.Job DutiesRepairs, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment.Procures best value products, labor, and parts sources in order to minimize the total cost of service to the organization.Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time (95% or greater).Prioritizes scheduled maintenance in accordance with medical equipment maintenance policy.Executes professional-level inventory assessments/audits and makes recommendations for specialty equipment purchases.Participates in the continuous performance improvement initiatives in regards to medical equipment.Oversees the work of external contractors/vendors engaged in providing services for specialized equipment.Performs repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment.Reviews, modifies, develops, and implements written preventive maintenance and quality assurance testing procedures.Minimum QualificationsAssociate’s Degree Electronics or Biomedical Engineering.5 years Progressive experience in performing direct component level repair and maintenance on both general and model-specific equipment in the medical imaging field.Ability and willingness to travel to remote hospital sites and to periodically conform to a flexible work schedule on an as needed basis.Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic equipment, quality assurance procedures, and preventive maintenance procedures.Knowledge of advanced troubleshooting techniques.Preferred QualificationsSpecialized Diploma 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).7 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 andDL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon HireAdditional QualificationsPhysical DemandsLift 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 ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Location Address132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally 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; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.