Biomedical Imaging Specialist I

Biomedical Imaging Specialist I

Requirements

• Education – Associates degree in Biomedical Electronics
• Certification – Valid State Issued Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase order log and validate invoices for payment.
• Respond expeditiously to calls from clinical departments to evaluate and rectify valid operator complaints and concerns.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance, calibrations where certification may be required and electrical safety inspections on Imaging equipment in compliance with established standards.
• Conduct incident investigation, inspect and test malfunctioning equipment to determine course of malfunction, following learned procedures and manual instructions, using specialized test and analysis instruments and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Perform major repairs by replacing defective components, glassware and readjust components to manufacturer’s specifications using appropriate tools and measuring instruments. May require certification in order to complete repairs.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge and training to perform system calibrations within area of expertise. (i.e.- Rad, RF, Mammo, Nuc Med, Linear Acc, Pet-CT, Ct, MR, or Ultrasound).
• Tests and calibrates equipment at regular or required intervals to maintain operational efficiency and manufacturer’s operational specifications.
• Operates specialized test equipment as necessary to conduct analysis and perform or direct complicated repairs.
• Confers with supervisor, other Imaging Technicians, manufacturer’s representatives and equipment operators to resolve equipment related problems.
• Make recommendations to the Department Manager regarding service strategies on equipment.
• Conducts and compiles Quality Assurance records and reports necessary for compliance with specifications and policies.
• Maintain records and associated paperwork as required in timely fashion.
• Provide emergency on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Research and initiate orders for repair parts, working within established budget parameters.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience – 3+ years of Medical Imaging Experience; 3+ years of Radiology Equipment Experience
• Certification – Biomedical Equipment Technician – International Certification Commission (ICC); Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists (CRES) – AAMI Credentials Institute