Senior Medical Imaging Engineer – Multi-Modality Systems

Kaiser Permanente; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Imaging Equipment Technician to perform acquisition, installation, calibration, repair and routine maintenance of medical imaging equipment. Role involves collaborating with clinical teams, coordinating with outside vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety and HIPAA policies.

Qualifications include a graduate technical degree in biomedical equipment service or related field, 5+ years of experience, and either a Radiology Equipment Specialist

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience servicing medical imaging equipment and Radiology Equipment Specialist Certificate - CRES (AAMI) or minimum eight (8) years servicing medical imaging equipment.
• AAS degree in biomedical equipment service technology, electronic service technology, or computer service technology from an accredited program or military biomedical equipment training or electronic systems support.
• Drivers License (in location where applicable) required at hire.
• Proficient knowledge in the operation and maintenance of medical imaging systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficient use of test equipment used in servicing medical imaging systems.
• Must have knowledge of standards and codes applicable to medical imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Advises on specifications for purchases on new medical imaging equipment and recommends replacement of obsolete or irreparable equipment.
• Consults and collaborates with key stakeholders to prepare for installation and deployment of medical imaging equipment and systems, including electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, software, networking and integration to data/information retention systems.
• Directly performs or schedules with outside service vendors the performance assessment and preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment per established procedures.
• Analyzes and corrects malfunctions on a variety of medical equipment systems, including testing, calibration and network integration.
• Performs or coordinates remediation action on medical equipment safety and recall hazard alerts.
• Performs investigative evaluation of medical equipment involved in patient and employee incidents / accidents.
• Provides training and assigns work orders to third party service vendors and student trainees and documents actions.
• Performs or coordinates the decommissioning of medical equipment per established policies.
• Assists with staff in-service education and cross-trains new employees on test equipment and procedures.
• Education - develops and implements a plan for professional growth; stays current with advancing technology.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal relations

Problem solving

Quality management

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

AAS degree in biomedical equipment service technology, electronic service technology, or computer service technology

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Imaging Equipment Technician to perform acquisition, installation, calibration, repair and routine maintenance of medical imaging equipment. Role involves collaborating with clinical teams, coordinating with outside vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety and HIPAA policies.

Qualifications include a graduate technical degree in biomedical equipment service or related field, 5+ years of experience, and either a Radiology Equipment Specialist