Biomedical Technician - Imaging & Radiology

Gundersen Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA

401k match

Paid PTO

Professional Development opportunities

Tuition Investment Program

Wellness program

Discount program

Job summary

Emplify Health is hiring a Biomedical Technician to support imaging and radiology equipment. The role involves installation, maintenance, calibration, and safety inspections, with collaboration across clinical staff.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Biomedical Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology, at least 2 years of related experience, and a valid driver's license. Travel to regional locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biomedical Electronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or equivalent education/experience
• At least 2 years of experience maintaining diagnostic medical equipment
• Valid Driver's License required
• OEM vendor training experience preferred
• Experience supporting imaging or radiology equipment
• Familiarity with networking technologies, DICOM, HL7, servers and PCs

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices using test equipment
• Installs, calibrates, and tests new diagnostic and imaging equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per manufacturer guidelines
• Conducts electrical and functional safety inspections on imaging devices
• Interacts with clinical staff to ensure needs are met
• Mentors Biomedical Technician Associates to grow skills
• Maintains accurate records of inspections, repairs, and adjustments
• Interprets schematics and wiring diagrams of biomedical instrumentation
• Reviews maintenance outcomes and suggests improvements
• Engages with manufacturers for technical product information

Skills

Biomedical Electronics

Imaging/Radiology equipment

Networking (DICOM/HL7/servers/PCs)

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Electronics

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Tools

DICOM networking

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything. Emplify Health is looking to add a Biomedical Technician to our team! This role would primarily support our Imaging and Radiology needs.

What You'll Do:

The Biomedical Technician is an intermediate position that performs moderately complex to complex technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diagnostic and therapeutic medical or imaging equipment. Additionally, the technician may provide support and maintenance of applications and servers for applications for specific medical devices. The technician works under moderate supervision while demonstrating independence technical and problem-solving aptitude. The technician is expected to develop the necessary proficiencies and expertise to consistently ensure medical devices meet the highest standard of providing safe patient care.

Responsibilities Include:

• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices utilizing established electronic test and measurement equipment and techniques.
• Installs, calibrates, and tests new diagnostic and therapeutic medical/imaging electronic equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on diagnostic and therapeutic medical/imaging electronic equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes, standards, and department policy.
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled electrical and functional safely inspections on diagnostic and therapeutic medical/imaging electronic equipment.
• Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met.
• Acts as a resource on more complex technical biomedical issues and mentors Biomedical Technician Associates to help them grow in ability, responsibility, and experience.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspection, repairs, adjustments etc. performed on all equipment.
• Interprets schematics, wiring diagrams, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation.
• Reviews outcomes of preventive maintenance actions and makes recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Relative understanding of networking/or digital imaging technology (Dicom, HL7, servers, PCs).
• Modifies existing electronic devices and systems to meet the special needs of the user in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Interacts with manufacturer representatives to obtain the necessary technical product information.
• Requests and/or orders necessary repair and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
• Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminar to develop maintain the required current technical aptitude.
• May provide support services across and outside region.
• Functions as highly organized, efficient, and manage concurrent tasks with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.

What's Available:

Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE) Schedule: Monday-Friday between 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Primarily based in La Crosse, WI but may require travel to support other locations as needed We have the ability to fill positions at various experience levels depending on candidates' existing experience

What You'll Need:

• Education: Associate degree in Biomedical Electronics, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or a similar program - or - equivalent years of experience and education
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience maintaining and performing diagnostic work to medical equipment
• License/ Certification: Valid Driver's License (DL) - Required
• Preferred Qualifications Include: OEM vendor training experience.
• Experience supporting imaging or radiology equipment.
• Familiarity with networking technologies, DICOM, HL7, servers, and PCs.
• Knowledge of medical equipment components and electronic part identification.

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES:

Mission: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. Vision: Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities. Values: Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Humility Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you’ll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you.

What You Can Expect:

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.