Imaging Equipment Technician III

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, troubleshoots and repairs highly complex diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment and systems utilizing established electronic test and measurement equipment and techniques.
• Installs, calibrates and tests highly complex new imaging equipment and/or systems. Responsibilities may include work on a mix of Biomedical and Diagnostic Imaging equipment, but majority of work will be related to Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
• Performs any required advanced service on imaging equipment and systems, in accordance with corporate and department procedures, manufacturers recommendations, physicists’ specifications and/or other applicable codes, standards, accreditation requirements, and state and federal regulations as applicable regarding radiographic and diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Interacts with clinical staff at primary assigned site(s) on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met. Provides advanced technical support and assistance to imaging staff in their use of highly complex diagnostic and therapeutic Imaging devices.
• Acts as a technical resource for Biomedical Technicians and Imaging Technicians to help them grow in ability, responsibility, and experience.
• Assists in training Biomedical Equipment Tech's to provide first call on imaging equipment.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc. performed on all equipment performed by self or a vendor.
• Installs or assists in the installation of new imaging equipment, tubes, transformers, etc. Assists in the training of imaging staff on the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Interacts with manufacturer's representatives to obtain the necessary technical product information.
• As applicable, coordinates and communicates with a radiation physicist as part of equipment quality assurance testing, calibration, and disposal for site licensing needs with the State department of public health.
• May assist imaging staff in the selection process for new equipment purchases and installations, may assist with service contract negotiations. This may include site visits and/or meetings with equipment manufacturers.
• Makes recommendations for capital equipment replacements to Clinical Engineering Leadership.
• Requests/orders necessary repair and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
• Responds appropriately to urgent customer requests. Communicates the status of all maintenance activity, projects, and other necessary information to the clinical users in a timely and consistent manner. Escalates situations beyond capabilities to proper staff.
• Participates in new equipment evaluation and RFP/RFI development.
• Minimize contract dependency and the use of manufacturer and/or third-party labor for maintenance and repair of responsible systems.

Qualifications

• Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: None required.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Typically requires five or more years of experience performing imaging equipment service, supporting multiple classes of diagnostic imaging equipment, which includes digital imaging technology, and networking technology.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety precautions when servicing high voltage and working with ionizing radiation.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of networking technology.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task several projects.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to blood and air borne pathogens, and bodily fluids.
• Ability to do very heavy lifting: up to 75 pounds occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly.
• Frequent travel between facilities.
• Work off-hours or evenings and participate in on-call rotation.