Maintenance Engineer - Operating Room (OR)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to repair and maintain electronic and radiology equipment across the Main ORs and Ambulatory spaces. You will manage maintenance, ordering of parts via Workday, and coordinate trials and repairs with outside vendors.

The role requires 2–3 years of engineering experience in radiology, an Associates in Electronics, and readiness for after-hours work, including evenings and weekends, to keep Radiation Oncology patients served

Qualifications

• Two to three years experience as an engineer with an x-ray company or working in-house at a large hospital.
• Education/training REQUIRED includes an Associates Degree in Electronics or closely related field.
• Education/training PREFERRED includes a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of electronic equipment, including therapeutic linear accelerators and diagnostic X-Ray equipment.
• Maintain equipment throughout the operating rooms and ambulatory spaces.
• Order equipment and supplies via Workday.
• Coordinate equipment trials and repairs with outside vendors.

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics or closely related field

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Maintenance Engineer assists in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment, including all therapeutic linear accelerators, diagnostic X-Ray equipment, and other electrical and mechanical equipment. The Maintenance Engineer maintains equipment throughout the various Operating Rooms in the Main and Ambulatory spaces as well as orders equipment/supplies via Workday. Additionally, they coordinate equipment trials and repairs with outside vendors.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED:

Two to three years experience as an engineer with an x-ray company or working in-house at a large hospital

Experience PREFERRED:

Five or more years engineering experience in radiologic/radiation oncology equipment

Education/training REQUIRED:

Associates Degree in Electronics or closely related field

Education/training PREFERRED:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Independent action(s) required:

Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Engineer.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

Repairs are performed as needed in order to provide reliable and timely service to Radiation Oncology patients. Maintenance is provided after hours and may include evenings and weekends.

Age Specific groups served:

All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

Compensation Range $30.01 - $46.51 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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