Healthcare Engineer Specialist - Radiology Equipment

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Radiology Equipment Specialist to maintain advanced imaging technologies across our system, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance for patient care.

You will collaborate with the Biomedical Engineering team, radiology staff, and physicians to support X-ray, CT, and related modalities, manage preventive maintenance, error repairs, installations, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in biomedical or imaging equipment environment.
• 7+ years of experience preferred, especially radiology/imaging systems.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, calibrate, and repair radiology and imaging equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and complex repairs on diagnostic imaging systems
• Partner with radiology leadership, technologists, and physicians to support clinical operations
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory standards
• Perform preventive maintenance and system testing to minimize downtime
• Document all service activities, repairs, and calibrations accurately
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers for equipment support and upgrades
• Support new equipment installations, upgrades, and system implementations

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Radiology Equipment Specialist (Biomedical Engineering)

University Health – San Antonio, TX

Position Summary

University Health is seeking a skilled Radiology Equipment Specialist to support and maintain advanced imaging technologies across our healthcare system. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of radiology equipment that directly impacts patient diagnosis and care.

As a key member of our Biomedical Engineering team, you will work closely with radiology staff, physicians, and leadership to support a wide range of imaging systems including X-ray, CT, and other specialized diagnostic equipment. This is an opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization while supporting cutting-edge medical technology in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, calibrate, and repair radiology and imaging equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and complex repairs on diagnostic imaging systems

• Partner with radiology leadership, technologists, and physicians to support clinical operations

• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory standards

• Perform preventive maintenance and system testing to minimize downtime

• Document all service activities, repairs, and calibrations accurately

• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers for equipment support and upgrades

• Support new equipment installations, upgrades, and system implementations

What Sets This Role Apart

• Work with advanced imaging technology that directly supports patient diagnosis

• Be part of a Top Workplace serving the San Antonio community

• Support growing hospital expansion, including new community hospitals

• Collaborate closely with clinical teams in a highly visible, impactful role

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or related field, or equivalent training and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a biomedical or imaging equipment environment required

• 7+ years preferred, especially supporting radiology/imaging systems

Preferred Qualifications

• ICC Certification for Radiology Equipment (CRES) strongly preferred

• Experience supporting imaging systems such as X-ray, CT, or similar modalities

• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and healthcare compliance requirements

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across clinical and technical teams