Imaging Equipment Technician III - Nuclear Medicine

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician specializing in Nuclear Medicine to analyze, repair, and calibrate highly complex imaging equipment across sites. You will install, test, and provide advanced technical support to imaging staff, focusing on Diagnostic Imaging devices and related systems.

Travel between facilities and on-call rotation are required. This full-time role requires five or more years of imaging equipment service experience, safety in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Typically requires five or more years of imaging equipment service experience.
• Knowledge of safety precautions when servicing high voltage and working with ionizing radiation.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, troubleshoots and repairs highly complex diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment and systems.
• Installs, calibrates and tests imaging equipment and/or systems.
• Provides advanced technical support to imaging staff in their use of diagnostic imaging devices.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of inspections, repairs, and adjustments.
• Coordinates with radiation physicist for equipment quality assurance testing and licensing needs.

Skills

Safety procedures

Networking technology

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department

12146 Enterprise Corporate - HTM: Charlotte Administration

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

1st shift during \"normal\" operation, but incidents more drive the need for off-shift work.

Nuclear Medicine

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities

• Analyzes, troubleshoots and repairs highly complex diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment and systems utilizing established electronic test and measurement equipment and techniques.
• Installs, calibrates and tests highly complex new imaging equipment and/or systems.
• Responsibilities may include work on a mix of Biomedical and Diagnostic Imaging equipment, but majority of work will be related to Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
• Performs any required advanced service on imaging equipment and systems, in accordance with corporate and department procedures, manufacturers recommendations, physicists’ specifications and/or other applicable codes, standards, accreditation requirements and state and federal regulations as applicable regarding radiographic and diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Interacts with clinical staff at primary assigned site(s) on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met. Provides advanced technical support and assistance to imaging staff in their use of highly complex diagnostic and therapeutic Imaging devices.
• Acts as a technical resource for Biomedical Technicians and Imaging Technicians to help them grow in ability, responsibility, and experience.
• Assists in training Biomedical Equipment Tech's to provide first call on imaging equipment.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc. performed on all equipment performed by self or a vendor.
• Installs or assists in the installation of new imaging equipment, tubes, transformers, etc. Assists in the training of imaging staff on the safe and proper use of equipment. Interacts with manufacturer's representatives to obtain the necessary technical product information.
• As applicable, coordinates and communicates with a radiation physicist as part of equipment quality assurance testing, calibration, and disposal for site licensing needs with the State department of public health.
• May assist imaging staff in the selection process for new equipment purchases and installations, may assist with service contract negotiations. This may include site visits and/or meetings with equipment manufacturers.
• Makes recommendations for capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership. Requests/orders necessary repair and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
• Responds appropriately to urgent customer requests. Communicates the status of all maintenance activity, projects, and other necessary information to the clinical users in a timely and consistent manner. Escalates situations beyond capabilities to proper staff.
• Participates in new equipment evaluation and RFP/RFI development.
• Minimize contract dependency and the use of manufacturer and/or third-party labor for maintenance and repair of responsible systems.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

None Required.

Education Required

High School Diploma or GED

Experience Required

Typically requires five or more years of experience performing imaging equipment service, supporting multiple classes of diagnostic imaging equipment, which includes digital imaging technology, and networking technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of safety precautions when servicing high voltage and working with ionizing radiation.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of networking technology.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task several projects.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to blood and air borne pathogens, and bodily fluids.
• Ability to do very heavy lifting: up to 75 pounds occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly.
• Frequent travel between facilities
• Work off-hours or evenings and participate in on-call rotation.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Provides system level oversight and performance of incoming inspection, equipment installation, equipment repair, equipment calibration, and preventive maintenance of specialized medical imaging equipment including but not limited to CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, PACS, Vascular/Cath labs, radiation oncology, and other high technology imaging modalities. Expert level skills in one or more of these modalities.