THCE Senior Imaging Equipment Specialist

About the role

Employment Type: Full time
Shift Description: Working within assigned areas, performs on-going Planned Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) of high-level diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment used throughout the healthcare facility. Assists in the planning and installation of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the mission, vision and core values of Trinity Health and the Ministry Organization in leadership behaviors, practices and decisions.
• Maintains target objectives and standards for timeliness and quality of Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules and repairs of general and specialized clinical equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance, repair and servicing of specialized equipment in one or more of the following areas: CT, MRI, PAC’s, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, angiography, and radiation therapy as assigned by Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager.
• Orders parts and supplies, within established departmental guidelines, that are required for the emergency service and repair of all radiological and general medical equipment.
• Recommend radiology related test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager.
• Coordinates repairs with vendors and users when needed, this includes follow up paperwork and verification that issues are resolved.
• Attends training sessions on imaging equipment maintenance and technology in order to keep up-to-date on technological and medical equipment advances.
• Conducts in-service training sessions to radiology clinical/professional staff on proper use and safety of advanced radiology equipment.
• Provides assistance and training to Biomedical Equipment Techs I, II and Senior Biomed as assigned.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.
• Maintains high level of customer satisfaction as demonstrated by customer satisfaction surveys.
• Participates in teamwork by: Keeping others informed. Initiating group decision-making. Working to accomplish team objectives and projects. Seeking feedback about one’s effectiveness as a team member. Assumes minor extra duties, including work normally assigned to Biomedical Equipment Technicians. May be assigned duties as Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician or other duties as assigned or required.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of medical electronics, electronic technology, imaging service technology or equivalent related military training and experience.
• Certified Radiology Equipment Service (CRES) preferred but not required.
• Five or more years of equivalent experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on nuclear medicine, diagnostic x-ray, therapeutic x-ray, ultrasound, or radiation therapy equipment, including but not limited to, R/F, Vascular/Specials, CT SIM, Mammography Units, PACS, Nuclear Cameras, Cath Lab, CT, etc.
• Related experience operating complex testing equipment, including but not limited to high Voltage Bleeder or Dynalyzer, Densitometer, Non-Invasive KVp meter, etc.
• Must possess specialized training by manufacturer or third party equipment repair in such areas as CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, diagnostic x-ray, therapeutic x-ray, ultrasound, or radiation therapy equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of radiation physics, medical terminology, medical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, imaging service techniques, 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations).
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of The Joint Commission and NFPA standards as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information related to malfunctioning imagining equipment as described by clinical staff, then determines equipment operational condition.
• Follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken to restore service.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health, Ministry Organization, and Clinical Engineering.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills are required to interact positively with all levels of hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes, including but not limited to physicists, physicians, administration, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.
• Ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to interruptions and changing work priorities.
• Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices.
• Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak. Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.
• Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.
• Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds. Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).
• Maintains safe working environment for self, other associates, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties.

Skills

• Knowledge of radiation physics, medical terminology, medical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, imaging service techniques, 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations).
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information related to malfunctioning imagining equipment as described by clinical staff, then determine equipment operational condition.
• Follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken to restore service.
• Ability to operate complex testing equipment, including but not limited to high Voltage Bleeder or Dynalyzer, Densitometer, Non-Invasive KVp meter, etc.
• Specialized training by manufacturer or third party equipment repair in such areas as CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, diagnostic x-ray, therapeutic x-ray, ultrasound, or radiation therapy equipment.

Benefits

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