Biomedical Imaging Specialist III

Company: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

• The Imaging Specialist III works with minimal supervision, serves as a trainer/mentor to Imaging Specialist I and II.
• The Imaging Specialist III is responsible for performing the repairs, quality control checks and preventive maintenance as required on an array of imaging equipment, is experienced in the theory & operation of a variety of imaging modalities such as X-Ray, R/F, Cath Lab/Angio, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine with the ability to work independently or within a team-based environment to provide a timely & effective response to all requests for service.--
• Recognized as a field modality expert. Highly competent in area of specialty, spending 70% or time or more in repairing, inspecting, installing, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment in area of specialty. Serves as a front-line responder for escalated service events.
• Experienced in the use of applicable test equipment such as a DVM, Oscilloscope, Dosimeter, Signal Generator, Pattern Generator, High Voltage Analyzer, and Ohmmeter.
• Familiar with equipment codes and standards.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ensures all scheduled monthly assignments are 100% completed in the month they are scheduled.
• The Imaging Specialist III will serve as a technical consultant to the Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Modalities. They must be flexible in his/her work schedule, take after hour calls, and respond as necessary to meet the needs and demands for imaging modalities throughout the hospital.--
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical equipment including networked medical systems.
  Job Responsibilities
  • Repair Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
  • Provide technical consultation on Diagnostic Imaging technology to the Biomedical Engineering and Radiology/Imaging departments.
  • Provide cross-training on Diagnostic Imaging technology to other imaging specialists as requested.
  • Maintains timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all work performed.
  • The Imaging Specialist III is capable of performing in a lead capacity, as requested.
    Required Education and Experience Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronic Technology or similar field of study. Required Experience:--
    • Minimum of five (5) years' experience as an Imaging Specialist with expertise in at least three (3) imaging modalities.-- Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic Preferred Experience:--
      • Expertise in all imaging modalities (X-Ray, R/F, Cath Lab/Angio, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine) Preferred Licenses/certificates/registrations: CRES and or CBET
        -- Additional Technical Requirements
        • Adept at learning on the job as well as teaching and mentoring others. Considered a technical expert in specialty area and can mentor other mentors.
        • Possesses advanced understanding and skills related to general electromechanical systems and devices as applied to their specialty.
        • Exhibits a detailed understanding and can fully communicate the use of devices supported.
        • Can provide advanced support of acuity equipment for direct patient care.
        • Has in depth understanding of the operations and environment that they support such as hospital, clinic, etc.
        • Has advanced experience in their assigned clinical environment.
        • Possesses in depth understanding of common clinical terminology as well as that of life sciences such as anatomy and physiology.
        • Can successfully support the solution of organization-level customer service issues and complaints, especially those issues that apply to their area of specialty.
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