Imaging Service Engineer I

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain and repair essential medical imaging equipment. The role requires technical expertise in electromechanical systems and proficiency in clinical environments. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree, relevant certifications, and experience in healthcare technology. This position offers consistent hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electronic or mechanical repair required.
• Entry level with training and military experience considered.
• Formal training in imaging equipment repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Serves as front-line responder for technology-based problems.
• Participates in on-the-job training programs.

Skills

Understanding of clinical terminology

Understanding of computers and network architecture

Advanced understanding of electromechanical systems

Support of acuity equipment for patient care

Knowledge of public safety and regulatory issues

Project management knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent education

Tools

Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES)

AAMI - ACI certification

Job description

Consistent hours, planned time off, and a retirement plan that works as hard as you do!

A Brief Overview

Maintains clinical equipment through the effective use of the Medical Equipment Management Plan. Under direct supervision, inspects, repairs, maintains, and calibrates basic diagnostic imaging equipment, devices, systems and instruments. Serves as front-line responder on those systems and works with clinical staff in the identification of technology-based problems. Participate in on-the-job training programs regarding technical, administrative, and customer service requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Associate's Degree military training, academic work aligned with AAMI’s Core Competencies for the Biomedical Equipment Technician, or other equivalent education (Required)

Work Experience

• 3+ years Experience in electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical repair in a healthcare related setting (Required) or
• 1+ years Imaging equipment repair and maintenance within a healthcare related environment (Required) or
• Entry level of formalized training and/or equivalent military experience. (Required) and
• Substantive experience plus increased levels of training and certification in area of imaging (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of common clinical terminology as well as that of life sciences such as anatomy and physiology (Required proficiency)
• Understanding of computers and network architecture. (Required proficiency)
• Possesses advanced understanding and skills related to general electromechanical systems and devices as applied to imaging (Required proficiency)
• Exhibits a detailed understanding and can fully communicate the use of devices supported (Required proficiency)
• Can provide advanced support of acuity equipment for direct patient care (Required proficiency)
• Has in-depth understanding of the operations and environment that they support (hospital, etc.) (Required proficiency)
• Possesses in depth understanding of common clinical terminology as well as that of life sciences such as anatomy and physiology (Required proficiency)
• Is knowledgeable about both local and national public safety and regulatory issues (Required proficiency)
• Can successfully support the solution of organization–level customer service issues and complaints, especially those issues that apply to imaging. (Required proficiency)
• Has a working understanding of project management terms and methods (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of clinical radiology systems (Required proficiency)
• Has a basic understand of project management terms and methods (Required proficiency)
• Has advanced experience in their assigned clinical environment (Required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, English and professional skills plus increased levels of certification and training as needed (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) (Preferred)
• AAMI - ACI certification (Preferred)

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Occasionally
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%