Biomedical Imaging Specialist I

Biomedical Imaging Specialist I

Provides basic levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on one or more categories of specialized biomedical, imaging equipment, clinical data/network systems, and related technologies.

Completes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload for assigned equipment to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time. Performs database management functions regarding maintaining accurate device control records and entering complete and accurate scheduled and non-scheduled work-order data. Evaluates the extent/source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment uptime. Identifies and obtains parts, supplies, and other technical resource materials required to service, maintain, test, and repair equipment at the lowest possible cost. Performs repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment. Provides in-service training to other clinical engineering service technicians. Assists with, evaluates, and monitors the work performed by outside service providers. Provides in-service and training on biomedical equipment and electrical safety. Periodically conform to a flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis. Participate in on-call rotation and upgrade support.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in continuous performance improvement initiatives related to medical equipment use
• Reviews FDA, ECRI, manufacturer, and/or other device recall and problem notification sources to verify if any of the covered equipment falls within the problem equipment listings
• Reviews incident reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse and takes appropriate actions to ensure patient safety
• Attending vendor sponsored technical training service schools
• Special projects and other duties in support of the hospital system as assigned
• Periodically conform to a flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis
• Participates in on-call rotation and upgrade support

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic and test equipment, quality assurance procedures, and preventive maintenance procedures
• Knowledge of source, use, and applications of alternative parts providers as related to electronic or electromechanical equipment
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques
• Knowledge of computer software-based work order tracking systems
• Ability to use vendor-supplied service documentation, technical manuals, and general electronics industry parts and specification materials in order to test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair assigned equipment and related systems
• Ability to work well in a team environment and to be self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Effectively deals with multiple and changing priorities
• Must be able to visit multiple business locations (Dependent on employment location)

Education:

• High School Diploma Required.
• Associates Degree Preferred.

Experience:

• 1-year progressive experience in performing direct component and/or board level repair and maintenance on both general and model-specific equipment in the medical imaging field

Licenses and Certifications:

• Preferred: CRES - Radiology Equipment Specialist
• Military (DoD) Biomedical Equipment Technician certification
• Vendor and manufacturer (OEM) repair/training certification(s) or similar credentials

Additional Experience:

• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)

Work Schedule and Requirements:

• Standard support (work) hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 PM (8-hour day / split shift)
• Shift 1: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm / Shift 2: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Some after hours, weekend, and holiday work may be required
• Some positions may be responsible for multiple locations in the same geographic area
• Some site-to-site travel may be required
• Flexible work schedule required to accommodate early morning or evening repairs as needed
• Positions participate in a weekly on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend support
• All Biomedical and Imaging positions will be based out of 1 of the locations below

Locations:

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson Hospital for Neurosciences

Honickman Center

Methodist Hospital

Moss-Magee Rehab, Center City

Abington Hospital

Lansdale Hospital

Torresdale Hospital

Bucks Hospital

Frankford Hospital

Cherry Hill Hospital (NJ)

Washington Township Hospital (NJ)

Stratford Hospital (NJ)

Einstein Montgomery Hospital

Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Moss-Magee Rehab, Elkins Park

Remote Sites (Center City, Navy Yard, PA/NJ Suburbs)