Biomedical Engineer - Nuclear Medicine

About the role

The Biomedical Engineer plans, trains others, and installs, maintains and repairs sophisticated medical equipment and systems utilized in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients. They work collaboratively with other biomedical engineers, KPIT, business partners, and original equipment manufacturer representatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of scheduled and corrective repairs of biomedical equipment and medical systems.
• Perform pre-issue and asset accounting, equipment installation and de-installation of related equipment as needed.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance and electrical safety tests of biomedical equipment where applicable to maintain code compliance.
• Document the results of all inspections, maintenance and tests.
• Work collaboratively with all other biomedical engineers specialties (Instrumentation, X-Ray, CT/MR, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Nuclear Med, Clinical Laboratory, RT/Anesthesia, Ophthalmology/Lasers, and Clinical Systems Integrations), KPIT, Business Partners, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representatives.
• Complete applicable documentation of all work performed, in a timely manner.
• Frequent travel will be required for the Shared Services/Support biomed engineers to provide service support.
• Occasional travel will be required for the Stationary Service Area Support biomed engineers to provide service support to other sites.
• All biomed engineers will be required to travel to attend technical training.
• Afterhours work may be required on a scheduled and nonscheduled basis to complete required work.
• Assigned to weekday and weekend on-call schedule to perform emergency service.
• Communication devices will be supplied and must be kept ON during duty hours.

Requirements

• Minimum four (4) years experience of formal and/or on the job training.
• Formal training from the industry leading OEMs, with minimum of four years of service experience and OJT training for the service/support of Siemens, GE or Philips Gamma Cameras, Spect CT and/or Positron Emission Tomography (PET) systems.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• A valid California driver’s license.
• A good driving record.
• Experience and working knowledge of the medical equipment and systems in general instrumentation or the specialty area assigned and identified above.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Proficiency operating PCs with Windows operating systems.

Skills

• Proficient in using diagnostic imaging equipment and systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary based on the needs of the department.