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Imaging Equipment Engineer I
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Clinical Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Imaging Equipment Engineer 1 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.
Core Job Summary
The Imaging Engineer I installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and verifies the performance of medical imaging equipment including, but not limited to, general radiographic rooms, portables, mammography, ultrasound, bone density, and supporting equipment. This position is required to be familiar with many classes of clinical equipment and may perform maintenance on equipment outside these specialty areas. The Imaging Engineer ensures regulatory compliance, assists in inventory management, and may serve as an advisor to other UHealth personnel on technical matters concerning specialty equipment. The individual demonstrates adherence to the UHealth core values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity.
Core Responsibilities
Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, and operation verification procedures (OVP) on complex medical imaging equipment.
Repair, install, and calibrate complex medical imaging equipment and systems.
Inform supervisors of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns.
Work with, direct, and document the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and outside service technicians to ensure proper service delivery.
Maintain Clinical Engineering expertise through ongoing training and education.
Assist with Service Operations Special Projects as assigned.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the equipment database, including inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
Adhere to the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), including all regulatory agency compliances and other applicable policies and procedures.
Responsible for ensuring all service and documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.
Work with Medical Physicists on accurate and aligned radiation outputs to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Build and maintain customer relationships.
Discuss equipment status and functionality with clinicians.
Adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization(s) served.
Provide a positive representation of UHealth services by integrating the core values into job performance.
Perform periodic inspections of current inventory status and maintain common failure parts inventory to ensure equipment uptime.
Verify the completion of security analysis for new customer equipment.
Performs Incoming Inspections (II) to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of medical devices, including trial and evaluation, rental, and loaner equipment, in addition to permanently assigned equipment inventory.
Maintain the equipment database's accuracy and integrity, including inventory, performance assurance (PA) schedules, nomenclature, and service history.
Make recommendations regarding inventory.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications
Associate degree in a technical/electronics field
If no degree or military training in a related field, you will be required to obtain a certificate in Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate within two years of hire.
If an associate degree or military equivalent experience, a minimum of two years of equivalent experience.
If no associate degree, a minimum of five years of equivalent experience.
6 months experience in the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of medical imaging equipment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
Frequently required to reach, pull, and employ fine motor skills during the installation, servicing, and maintenance of medical equipment.
Frequently required to bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, or otherwise maneuver body while servicing and/or inspecting medical equipment.
Frequently required to operate tools/machinery that use hand and/or foot controls (e.g. drills, saws, electronic test equipment, etc.) when servicing medical equipment.
Frequently required to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. while working with medical equipment.
A valid driver's license is required; there are variable travel requirements depending on the primary site that may require personal vehicle use.
Travel may be required based on customer or business needs.
Complex computer skills including the ability to interpret error codes, defragment hard-drives, replace power supplies, and interpret computer codes required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and networking applications required.
Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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