Imaging Service Engineer

Catalyst Talent Strategy Consulting; Alabama Shores (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on imaging equipment across the health system. The role involves planning, installation support, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure safe operation of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging devices.

Responsibilities include coordinating repairs with vendors, attending training sessions on evolving imaging technology, and providing after-hours on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical electronics, imaging service tech or related field.
• Five+ years of equivalent experience maintaining diagnostic radiology and related imaging equipment.
• Specialized training in CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound or radiation therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on imaging equipment (CT, MRI, PACS, ultrasound, etc.).
• Coordinate repairs with vendors and users, including follow-up paperwork.
• Provide on-call service coverage after hours on a rotating basis.
• Assist in training and supporting Biomedical Equipment Technicians and clinical staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field

Tools

Densitometer

High-voltage Bleeder

Dynalyzer

Job description

Working within assigned areas, performs on-goingPlanned Maintenance (PM)and Corrective Maintenance (CM) of high-leveldiagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment used throughout thehealthcare facility. Assists in the planning and installation ofdiagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meets target objectives and standards fortimeliness and quality of Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules and repairsof general and specialized clinical equipment.
• Responsible formaintenance, repair and servicing of specialized equipment in one ormore of the following areas: CT, MRI, PACs, nuclear medicine,ultrasound, angiography, and radiation therapy as assigned by ClinicalEngineering (CE) Manager.
• Orders parts and supplies, withinestablished departmental guidelines, that are required for the emergencyservice and repair of all radiological and general medical equipment.Recommend radiology related test equipment and spare equipment parts tothe CE Manager.
• Responsible for coordinating repairs withvendors and users when needed, this includes follow up paperwork andverification that issues are resolved.
• Attends training sessionon imaging equipment maintenance and technology in order to keepup-to-date on technological and medical equipment advances. Conductsin-service training sessions to radiology clinical/professional staff onproper use and safety of advanced radiology equipment. Also, providesassistance and training to Biomedical Equipment Techs I, IIand SeniorBiomed as assigned.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.
• Maintains high level of customer satisfaction as demonstrated by customer satisfaction surveys.
• Participatesin teamwork by: Keeping others informed. Initiating groupdecision-making. Working to accomplish team objectives and projects. Seeking feedback about ones effectiveness as a team member.
• Assumes minor extra duties, including work normally assigned to Biomedical Equipment Technicians.
• May be assigned duties as Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician or other duties as assigned or required.
• Ability to assist CE team with simple biomedical equipment repairs and maintenance throughout the hospital.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Associates of Applied SciencesDegree in related field of medical electronics, electronic technology,imaging service technology or equivalent related military training andexperience. Certified Radiology Equipment Service (CRES) preferred butnot required.
• Five or more years of equivalentexperience performing corrective and planned maintenance on nuclearmedicine, diagnostic x-ray, therapeutic x-ray, ultrasound, or radiationtherapy equipment, including but not limited to, R/F, Vascular/Specials,CT SIM, Mammography Units, PACS, Nuclear Cameras, Cath Lab, CT, etc.Related experience operating complex testing equipment, including but not limited to non-invasive test equipment, Densitometer, High-voltageBleeder or Dynalyzer and other test equipment, etc.
• Must possessspecialized training by manufacturer or third-party equipment repair insuch areas as CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, diagnostic x-ray, therapeuticx-ray, ultrasound, or radiation therapy equipment.
• Must possessworking knowledge of radiation physics, medical terminology, medicalinstrumentation, anatomy, physiology, imaging service techniques, 21 CFR(Code of Federal Regulations).
• Must possess broad knowledge andunderstanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, EOC, FDA and otherspecific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical and radiologyequipment service and repair.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of The Joint Commission and NFPA standards as well as state and federal regulations.
• Abilityto analyze and interpret complex information related to malfunctioningimagining equipment as described by clinical staff, then determinesequipment operational condition. Follow complex written instructions,perform tasks and document actions taken to restore service.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Mustpossess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense ofhonesty, integrity, and caring with ability to inspire and motivateothers to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values ofTrinity Health, Ministry Organization, and Clinical Engineering.
• Strongcommunication and inter-personal skills are required to interactpositively with all levels of hospital personnel and vendors to achievepositive outcomes, including but not limited to physicists, physicians,administration, etc.