Senior Imaging Technician

GEISINGER - ISS SOLUTIONS

Who are we and what do we do?

This position is based at Geisinger, ISS Solutions' parent organization. ISS Solutions is an industry leader in clinical engineering services, providing solutions that help healthcare organizations provide high quality patient care through timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of clinical equipment services. Additionally, our services help clients meet regulatory requirements and contribute positively to their bottom line.

About our Culture

ISS Solutions' culture is what differentiates us from our competition. We look for talented, hardworking, goal-oriented individuals who are eager to learn, grow and who demonstrate a can-do attitude to overcome challenges.

Position: Senior Imaging Technician

Salary ranging: $70,000 to $112,000 based on experience

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform inspection, preventative maintenance and repair of imaging equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative

• May supervise and instruct co-workers as required in the performance of job tasks.
• Maintains records of each work assignment.
• Reads and interprets instructional and maintenance manuals as well as blue prints, mechanical drawings and schematic diagrams related to equipment services.
• Reads technical journals and literature related to job field.
• Participates in organized education and training activities to upgrade job knowledge and job performance.
• Initiates requests for replacement parts and materials.
• Must be able to travel as necessary to perform the technical tasks below.
• Performs any and all tasks within his/her capabilities as may be required to help meet overall corporate objectives.
• Attends and participates in hospital committee meetings pertaining to radiology, radiology safety, and pre-purchase evaluations of related equipment.
• Implements technology management services at client sites, which may include direct involvement in the coordination and delivery of outside services.

Technical

• Operates and understands basic test equipment, such as focal spot test tools, tomography test tools, light filed/x-ray field test tools. Half Value Layer test tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes and microprocessor based test equipment.
• Uses common hand tools as required in the performance of job tasks.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs: passive electronic circuits such as low, high and band pass filters, and resonant circuits, active electronic circuits such as D-C amplifiers, differentials amplifiers, operational amplifiers, power supplies, silicon controller rectifier assemblies, multivibrators and switching circuits, and basic electronic circuits and sub-assemblies such as filters, transformers, rectifiers, regulators, transistors, and computer control systems.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs. Equipment responsibilities include, but are not limited to, radiographic, fluoroscopic, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT and MRI equipment, computerized equipment including digital radiology and therapy equipment; and other radiographic equipment, such as film processors.
• Performs spot and routine safety and performance checks.
• Within an appropriate interval, should be prepared to assume 24-hour on-call repair responsibilities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The following performance expectations represent core competency requirements for the position of Imaging Equipment Technician, Senior.

• Interacts in a professional manner with all client staff, patients and co-workers.
• Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with, ISS Solutions Service Reporting System, policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with corporate, and client mandated policies regarding workplace safety issues (infection control, fire safety, hazard communications, etc.)
• Maintains knowledge of the clinical purpose, proper operating procedures, maintenance requirements, and risks associated with use, of imaging devices for which the technician has maintenance responsibilities.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems to component level when such troubleshooting is cost effective, time effective and possible. Is able to weigh all factors to make this decision.
• Demonstrates proper and effective use of test equipment and is ab le to utilize information from test equipment for logical troubleshooting.
• Interprets schematic drawings and is able to link drawings into a logical pathway for basic circuit analysis.
• Demonstrates effective equipment assembly/disassembly, and component replacement skills.
• Should understand FDA 21 CFR, Subchapter J rules and regulations. Should be familiar with ACR mammography regulations and implementation of these rules and regulations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must have five to eight years' experience in servicing imaging equipment.
• Must have two additional modalities of specialty e.g. Mammography, CT Ultrasound, Laser Printers, Bone Densitometers, CR and DR Systems, Diacom, Pacs, MR, Linear accelerators.
• Prior experience supervising a group of technicians responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing most radiographic equipment commonly found in health care institutions is desirable.
• Must be familiar with the management of hospital technologies.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and modify most types of radiographic instruments and be able to effectively instruct others in these matters.
• Must demonstrate efficient record keeping abilities.
• Must be comfortable with crisis management.
• Must be able to judiciously apply current FDA 21 CFR (SUBCHAPTER J), Mammography A.C.R. - AND JACHO regulations, standards and codes.
• Certification as a Radiology Equipment Technician by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation should be attained or as a goal within one year.
• Completion of a two year associates degree program in Biomedical Equipment Technology, military equivalent or manufacturing training.
• Must be able to read and write English and communicate effectively with hospital staff, vendors, manufacturers and corporate staff.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must have exceeded all requirements of an Imaging Technician, Intermediate Level.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to access and work in confined spaces with little or no assistance.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. to chest height unassisted and 60 lbs. assisted. Requires working with potentially harmful and irritating chemicals.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation and a valid

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to attract, retain, and motivate high caliber professionals in support of the mission and goals of ISS Solutions. We offer a full array of benefits that add value to your compensation package and protect you and your family. This includes medical/dental insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off, which provide for personal well-being. In addition, we offer a 401K with a generous company match, optional short-term disability, company paid long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts that help to contribute to your financial security.

* Intermediate Imaging Technicians may also be considered for this position.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform this job.

ISS Solutions no longer hires applicants who use tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars and chewing or smokeless tobacco. Applicants will be screened for nicotine as part of the pre-employment process. Nicotine will be part of the urine drug screen. Applicants who test positive for nicotine will not be offered employment. Applicants who test positive may re-apply for jobs with in six months.