What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Service Engineer II position at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare?
Under the general supervision of a Biomedical Engineer or the Director of Biomedical Engineering, an incumbent in this class provides maintenance and technical expertise to medical staff with regard to the operation and maintenance of sophisticated medical equipment. You will be the X-ray service customer service advocate for Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and its associate clinics, doing PM's and repairs on X-ray service equipment (e.g. Rad, Fluoro, C-arms, GE AMX machines, etc.). Performs inspection, testing and repair of equipment of high difficulty, ensuring that equipment functions within manufacturer’s specifications and code requirements and in a manner which is safe for both patients and staff. Generally, this would include simple to complex, multi-board and multi-component equipment. Incumbents work independently in repair and preventative maintenance programs. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of this class; however, incumbents may provide technical guidance and leadership. Does related work as required.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: An Associate Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering and four years of experience where the primary function of the position was the repair and preventive maintenance of biomedical equipment, one year of which must have been in a health care facility, or a facility that manufactures or services medical equipment.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering may be substituted for the Associate’s Degree and for two years of the above experience, but not for the one year of experience which must have been in a health care facility or facility that manufactures or services biomedical equipment; or Satisfactory completion of 60 college credits, which must have included at least 30 credits in Electronics, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, may be substituted for the Associate's Degree; or A Master's Degree in one of the fields stated above may be substituted for one of the years of general experience. No substitution is allowed for the one year of specialized experience.
Experience: Thorough knowledge of the operation, repair and safety considerations of biomedical equipment and instrumentation; thorough knowledge of governmental code requirements and manufacturer specifications; good knowledge of the concepts of server and client operating systems and the networking associated with these devices; good knowledge of the operational aspects and environment of biomedical equipment as it relates to the treatment of patients; ability to determine the cause of operational malfunctions of biomedical equipment and make necessary repairs; ability to communicate and work well with others; ability to carry out instructions; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; initiative; sound judgment; thoroughness; reliability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
