Imaging Equipment Specialist

Salary Range

$33.30 - $53.14

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

Responsible for the repair, calibration, and planned maintenance (PM) of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment throughout the healthcare facilities.

Position Reports To: Biomedical Manager

Essential Functions

• With the assistance of the Senior Imaging Equipment Specialist, responsible for maintenance, repair, and servicing of specialized equipment in one or more of the following areas: CT, PAC’s, nuclear medicine, angiography, and radiation therapy as assigned by the Biomedical Manager.
• Assists in the development and implementation of equipment management programs.
• Maintains appropriate documentation related to work assignments, parts, and equipment usage.
• Attends training session on imaging equipment maintenance and technology 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. Also, provides assistance and training to Biomedical Equipment Technicians as assigned.
• Travels to locations away from Wenatchee to perform job related tasks.
• Works directly with users of imaging equipment when evaluating equipment inspections.
• Meets with Biomedical manager to discuss repairs and inspections that require equipment down time that is abnormal.
• Schedules and prioritizes work effectively with departments, and schedules work time appropriately to access busy equipment after hours of clinic business.
• Manage vendor relations for service and material requests in a timely manner.
• Uses national and manufacturers standards when performing repairs and inspections.
• Troubleshoots to the component level on microprocessor/multi based circuitry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree of Applied Sciences in related field of medical electronics, electronic technology, imaging service technology or equivalent related military training and experience.
• One year of equivalent experience performing corrective and planned maintenance on diagnostic x-ray, ultrasound and other equipment including but not limited to Mobile, Carms, Radiology Rooms, Dental units, Simulators, Film Processors, CRs, Alternators, 1st Look Nuclear Cameras, etc. Related experience operating complex testing equipment, including Digital Oscilloscope, Densitometer and Non-Invasive KVp meter.
• Valid Driver’s License, and verifiable liability insurance.
• Must possess working knowledge of radiation physics, medical terminology, medical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, imaging service techniques, 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations).
• Must possess broad knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, DNV, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical and radiology equipment service and repair.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of DNV and NFPA standards as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information related to malfunctioning imaging 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.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills to interact positively with all levels of hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes, including but not limited to physicists, physicians, administration, etc.

Desired

• Specialized training by manufacturer or third-party equipment repair in such areas as nuclear medicine, diagnostic x-ray, therapeutic x-ray, ultrasound, or radiation therapy equipment.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - F
• Crawling/Kneeling - F
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions

• Indoor environment. Vibration, noise, radiation, poor lighting, mechanical hazards, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, skin irritants and lung irritants are all likely exposures. Job requires working closely with others as well as working alone. Protective clothing and equipment are sometimes required.

Job Classification

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Yes
• Noise - Yes
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
• Infectious Diseases - Yes