Senior Radiology Equipment Support

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance on

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement options with 100% matching

Tuition assistance for employees

Discounts on cell plans and more

Job summary

The Senior Radiology Equipment Support position at MU Health Care is responsible for lifecycle management and advanced technical support of imaging devices at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. This role includes handling complex repairs, ensuring safety, and coordinating with clinical staff on-site.

You will oversee and mentor a team, work across ES, IT/ISO, and clinical departments, and contribute to equipment optimization and documentation in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (or equivalent) in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology, plus six years of hospital imaging service experience.
• Bachelor's degree in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology plus five years of hospital imaging service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and highly complex installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of complex therapeutic and diagnostic devices and systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering Services (ES), Information Technology and Information Security Officer (IT/ISO).
• Resolve highly complex equipment failures that have immediate risks to patient safety, utilizing knowledge of imaging techniques and radiological practices.
• Utilize advanced radiological test equipment and calibration devices.
• Manage lifecycle of medical devices and systems including inspections, maintenance, end-of-life planning in coordination with clinical services.
• Maintain documentation in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting and mentoring junior staff.
• May complete unit/department duties as outlined in documents.

Education

Associate's degree in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology

Bachelor's degree in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology

Job description

Shift

Full Time. Various shifts (Days/Evenings). On call and weekends.

Work Arrangement

On‑Site

Department

Clinical Engineering

Facility

University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation

• $37.75 - $61.52 per hour, based on experience

Retention Rewards

• Retention Reward: $20,000 for 5 years
• Year 2: $3,000
• Year 3: $4,000
• Year 4: $5,500
• Year 5: $7,500

About the Job

The Senior Radiology Equipment Support position is responsible for the lifecycle management of advanced imaging or radiological devices, including physical and network support. This role will oversee and provide advanced technical support to radiology equipment users and manage highly complex issues and repairs, ensuring the optimal performance and safety of imaging systems.

About MU Health Care

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Employee Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Detailed Job Description

• Perform routine and highly complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of complex therapeutic and diagnostic devices and systems.
• Collaborate with other facility support departments, including Engineering Services (ES), Information Technology and Information Security Officer (IT/ISO).
• Resolve highly complex equipment failures that have immediate risks to patient safety, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of imaging techniques, technologies, radiological practices and procedures.
• Utilize advanced radiological test equipment, including but not limited to radiation dosimeters, calibration phantoms, high voltage testing devices, KV and MA meters, and monitor calibration devices in addition to common test equipment including electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, and multimeters, among others.
• Manage the lifecycle of other medical devices and systems such as life support, dialysis, and monitoring. Complete assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of these complex therapeutic, diagnostic, and life support medical devices and systems, including inspections, regular and unscheduled maintenance, and planning for end‑of‑life replacement in conjunction with clinical services.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting and decision‑making for complex or high‑priority equipment issues.
• Ensure that equipment meets clinical needs and suggest improvements or new technologies to optimize patient care.
• Support junior‑level radiology equipment specialists, acting as a mentor and guide and ensuring effective collaboration within the team and with clinical staff.
• May complete unit/department‑specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology, specialized military training, or the equivalent combination of related education and experience; and
• Six (6) years of hospital imaging service or manufacturers imaging service experience.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology; and
• Five (5) years of hospital imaging service or manufacturers imaging service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists (CRES) or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Factory trained in CT/MR/NucMed or equivalent industry training.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.