Biomedical Imaging Specialist II

Biomedical Imaging Specialist IIProvides advanced 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 to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time. Provides safety checks, repairs, and installations of biomedical and communications equipment. Identifies and obtains supplies and other materials required to service, maintain, and repair equipment at the lowest possible cost. Establishes and maintains supporting technical literature such as manufacturer's literature, references standards, specifications, and other documents necessary for supporting the biomedical program. Ensures that the biomedical equipment is following applicable regulatory requirements and quality control standards. Make effective presentations to small groups of peers to ensure staff remain up to date on new trends. 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:Participates in continuous performance improvement initiatives related to medical equipment useReviews 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 listingsReviews incident reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse and takes appropriate actions to ensure patient safetyAttending vendor sponsored technical training service schoolsSpecial projects and other duties in support of the hospital system as assignedPeriodically conform to a flexible work schedule on an as-needed basisParticipates in on-call rotation and upgrade supportKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic and test equipment, quality assurance procedures, and preventive maintenance proceduresKnowledge of source, use, and applications of alternative parts providers as related to electronic or electromechanical equipmentKnowledge of advanced troubleshooting techniquesKnowledge of computer software-based work order tracking systemsAbility to use vendor-supplied service documentation, technical manuals, and general electronics industry parts and specification materials to test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair assigned equipment and related systemsAbility to work well in a team environment and to be self-motivated and self-disciplinedEffectively deals with multiple and changing prioritiesMust be able to visit multiple business locations (Dependent on employment location)Ability and willingness to travel to remote hospital sites and to periodically conform to a flexible work schedule on an as-needed basisEducation:High School DiplomaPreferred: Attendance on equipment-specific training courses related to the equipment specific specialty area of expertise (extensive hands-on experience may be considered equivalent to specific training courses)Experience:3 years progressive experience in performing direct component and/or board level repair and maintenance on both general and model-specific equipment in the medical imaging fieldAdditional training in other modalities such as Anesthesia, Ultrasound, X-Ray, Cath Lab, etc.Preferred: 5 years' progressive experience in performing direct component and/or board level repair and maintenance on both general and model-specific equipment in the medical imaging fieldLicenses and Certifications:Preferred: CRES - Radiology Equipment SpecialistMilitary (DoD) Biomedical Equipment Technician certificationVendor and manufacturer (OEM) repair/training certification(s) or similar credentialsAdditional Experience:Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) PreferredWork 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 pmSome after hours, weekend, and holiday work may be requiredSome positions may be responsible for multiple locations in the same geographic areaSome site-to-site travel may be requiredFlexible work schedule required to accommodate early morning or evening repairs as neededPositions participate in a weekly on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend supportAll Biomedical and Imaging positions will be based out of 1 of the locations belowSalary Range$41.92 to $59.73 HourlyThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Location Address111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America