JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Clinical Engineering leadership team, the Imaging Specialist II is primarily responsible for tasks associated with the installation, testing, maintenance, calibration and repair of medical equipment and systems. Maintaining clinical equipment and systems considered to be advanced, specialty, highly sophisticated, integrated technology, or requiring manufacturer service training or certification, through the effective use of the medical equipment management plan, while adhering to all medical equipment policies and procedures, and manufacturer or alternative equipment maintenance (AEM) specifications.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree Biomedical equipment technology, electronics or related field required or
• related military work/training in mechanical or electrical engineering or academic work or actual work experience aligned with AAMI’s Core Competencies for the Biomedical Equipment Technician. required

EXPERIENCE

• 3-4 years Experience in the repair and maintenance of diagnostic imaging technology and systems. required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to anticipate tasks and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to input data into computer programs.
• Ability to travel between sites to maintain diagnostic imaging technology and systems.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of basic electricity/electronics principles. Knowledge of hospital and department procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Provides hospitable customer service.
• Skill in the use of basic and specialized hand tools and testing equipment.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency’s accreditation requirements.
  This position has a hiring range of $33.86 - $63.13

• Responds to advanced support requests. Diagnoses, resolves and closes issues involving high value, complex medical equipment and systems according to service level guidelines. Services complex, specialty, highly sophisticated diagnostic imaging technology and systems. Takes part in on-call rotation, covering after-hours and weekends.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance is promptly performed accordingly to the established schedule. Makes daily rounds within the hospital and advanced/specialized modality areas to assure proper operation of medical equipment and systems while correcting any deviations.
• Orders parts, receives, inventories, assembles, inspects, and tests equipment and documents results. Coordinates efforts with supervisor and/or experienced technicians or specialists as appropriate.
• Inspects and tests electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical medical and scientific equipment according to specific test procedures. Verifies equipment safety and accuracy for continued use.
• Documents all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Ensures documentation is accurate, complete and timely. Provides monthly reports as needed.
• Provides clear, concise, and timely follow up with colleagues, ensuring they know the status of work being performed on their equipment. Provides technical in-service or instruction to facility staff in proper operation of patient care equipment on an as-needed basis.
• Provides advanced support of acuity equipment for direct patient care.
• Reviews department/unit operations manual to ensure compliance with applicable Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, accepted Standards of Conduct, and the Corporate Compliance Program. Complies with all MedStar Health Policies and Procedures, Corporate Compliance Program Standards of Conduct, and all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Maintains department facilities, equipment and materials in a condition that promotes efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff.
• Anticipates needs of the department, proactively suggests improvement ideas to simplify processes and assists in policy or procedure implementation. Provides information for the development of policies, procedures and records to fulfill or exceed regulatory requirements.
• Participates in service training of technicians concerning use and operation of equipment.
• Researches and makes recommendations for new medical equipment and provides support through the installation process. Completes initial inspections and completes required paperwork.
• Schedules and performs preventive maintenance inspections on medical devices and completes all associated paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Is knowledgeable of applicable safety and electrical limits for healthcare equipment. May travel between various system sites or provides phone support if required. Reports problems to the Manager at the local sites if needed.
• May act as a Liaison between Clinical Engineering and other departments related to Medical Equipment, and other multidisciplinary systems.
• In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Engineering may be responsible for budget preparation and monitoring of operational/capital budget cost. May assist in evaluation, selection and installation of new equipment/systems.
• May oversee activities of vendors in all phases of installation and implementation of systems. Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multi-disciplinary operations, quality and service improvement teams.