Radiology Equipment Specialist

Position Summary

Career Interest : The Radiology Equipment Specialist tests, repairs, calibrates and assists in installation of radiological and related equipment used in medical diagnosis or therapy. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs equipment maintenance and calibration of equipment at regular or required intervals to maintain manufacturers' operational specifications.
• Inspects and tests malfunctioning equipment to determine cause of malfunction, following learned procedures and repair manual instructions, using specialized test and analysis instruments and manufacturers' specifications. Disassembles malfunctioning equipment and removes, replaces, or repairs defective components, and readjusts components to manufacturers' specifications.
• Confers with supervisors, manufacturers' representatives, equipment operators, and other workers to discuss and establish work priorities, resolve equipment related problems, and plan installation, preventive maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Removes old equipment, prepares space for installation of new equipment, and oversees installation of new equipment by manufacturer / vendor. Maintains records of maintenance and repair work and approved updates of equipment as required.
• Orders parts and supplies, within established departmental guidelines, that are required for the emergency service and repair of all radiological and general medical equipment.
• Attends training session on equipment maintenance in order to keep up-to-date on technological and medical equipment advances.
• Conducts in-service or coordinates training sessions to radiology clinical / professional staff on proper use and safety of advanced radiology equipment
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and industry standards.
• May be assigned duties as Biomedical Equipment Technician or other duties as assigned or required.
• Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.
• Have in possession or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license in order to drive to locations other than the UKHS main Hospital campus to perform maintenance and / or service on equipment as needed.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Knowledge Requirements

Time Type : Full time

Job Requisition ID : R-41464