Imaging Technician Senior

Position Highlights:

• To perform tests, repairs, calibrations, inspections and preventive maintenance checks on assigned imaging related equipment used in medical diagnosis or therapy, applying technical knowledge of electro-radiological and mechanical systems, and user knowledge of computers. Will assist in training other technicians on imaging equipment. With certification and training in one or more imaging modalities, uses manuals, test equipment, measuring instruments, hand tools and power tools, and understands the global impact to business and customers of imaging decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform or direct planned preventive maintenance, calibrations where required, and electrical safety inspections on various Imaging equipment in compliance with established standards.
• Conduct or direct 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 or direct 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 or direct system calibrations within area of expertise. (i.e.- Rad, RF, Mammo, Nuc Med, Pet-CT, Linear Acc, Ct, MR, 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.
• Perform or direct the testing and calibration of equipment at regular or required intervals to maintain operational efficiency and manufacturer’s operational specifications.
• Confers with upper Management, other Imaging Technicians, manufacturer’s representatives and equipment operators to resolve equipment related problems and plan service strategies.
• Make recommendations to the Management regarding service strategies on equipment.
• Conducts and compiles Quality Assurance records and reports necessary for compliance with specifications and policies.
• Demonstrate and reflect a commitment to the mission and values of The Company.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are intrinsic to the successful operation of the company.
• Maintain records and associated paperwork as required in timely fashion.
• Provide emergency on-call responsibilities as needed to all Company accounts.
• Research and initiate orders for repair parts, working within established budget parameters

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of eight (8) years experience in biomedical equipment repair and maintenance in research laboratory, hospital and/or healthcare facility is required.
  • - OR –
• * Associates degree plus any one of the preferred certifications listed (CRES-Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist, OEM, Varian or relevant DOD military training certifications ) with an additional two (2) years of relevant Electronic Technician experience plus the eight (8) years (for a total of 10 years) experience may be considered
  • -OR _
• * High School Diploma plus any one of the preferred certifications listed  (CRES-Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist, OEM, Varian or relevant DOD military training certifications )    with an additional four (4) years of relevant Electronic Technician experience plus the eight (8) years (for a total of 12 years) experience may be considered.
  • -OR-
• ** Master's degree and/or four (4) highly specialized certifications (i.e. GE, OEM, DoD, etc.) with five (5) years of relevant biomedical equipment repair and maintenance experience may be considered "in lieu of" eight (8) years of biomedical equipment repair and maintenance experience listed above.