Clinical Engineering - Imaging Specialist III

Clinical Engineering - Imaging Specialist III (48023) **-**Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN

Clinical Engineering - Imaging Specialist III

Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 37.5

Description

Job Summary:
Responsible for providing first response and in-depth service activities on a broad range of diagnostic imaging equipment, including Radiology, Ultrasound, and higher-level modalities such as Cardiac Cath, Vascular Lab, CT, MRI, and PACS.

Education:
Required:

• Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or equivalent

Military or work experience.

• A minimum of X-Ray Phase I, II, III, & IV offered by RSTI or equivalent.
• Modality specific training (CT, Vascular Lab, MRI, etc.) in diagnostic X-Ray equipment provided by various x-ray manufacturers

Preferred:
A Bachelor of Science degree is desirable.

Experience:
Required:
Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Diagnostic Imaging Service Specialist II or

equivalent field service experience on a broad range of imaging equipment.
Minimum of two (2) years' experience supporting one or more of the following modalities: CT, Cath Lab, Vascular Lab, MRI, PACS.

Preferred:

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Certification by the ICC as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
• A+ certification
• CRES Certification

Department Position Summary:
Responsible for providing first response and in-depth service activities on a broad range of diagnostic imaging equipment, including Radiology, Ultrasound, and higher-level modalities such as Cardiac Cath, Vascular Lab, CT, MRI, and PACS. May support equipment in Radiation Oncology. Service and trouble-shooting activities provided by the Specialist III will generally be classified as being moderately to highly complex.

The Imaging Specialist III is responsible for supporting the overall goals and objectives of the Technology Management organization along with overall CQI goals and programs pursued by the diagnostic imaging and other departments supported by Technology Management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performance of maintenance, repair, and calibration of hospital diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Documentation of preventative maintenance, repairs, and work activities to meet CMS/DNV requirements and departmental business needs.
• Support of computerized diagnostic imaging equipment and associated networks.
• Coordination of vendor repairs and documentation of vendor activities according to departmental practices.
• Assistance with investigation of incident reports regarding equipment in area of responsibility.
• Instruction of other Technology Management staff in the maintenance and repair of complex medical and/or communication systems.
• Development and presentation of in-service educational programs for hospital personnel.
• General supervision is received.