What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Biomedical Radiology Equipment Specialist position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Biomedical Radiology Equipment Specialist is responsible for providing equipment-engineering service including repairs, installation, maintenance inspection, modification, and construction on x-ray, CT, and film handling machines.
Responsibilties
A day in the life of a Biomedical Radiology Equipment Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Biomedical Radiology Equipment Specialist is responsible for providing equipment-engineering service including repairs, installation, maintenance inspection, modification, and construction on x-ray, CT, and film handling machines.
Responsibilties
A day in the life of a Biomedical Radiology Equipment Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Provides routine and emergency equipment repair.
- Performs scheduled periodic equipment maintenance.
- Provides an inspection report with notations of areas inspected and items that require future and immediate attention.
- Supervises removal and installation of equipment and may assist manufacturer`s representatives.
- Installs, designs, constructs, refurbishes, and modifies radiological and associated equipment
- Maintains adequate records and is familiar with regulatory requirements (i.e., NRC, JCAHO, and state Department of Environmental Protection).
- Completes federal and state paperwork as required following completion of job.
- Undertakes acceptance tests on newly installed equipment in association with physicist.
- Modifies equipment in keeping with manufacturer`s recommendations and/or to the requirements of physicians or management.
- Keeps the manager and other engineers apprised of equipment failures and problems.
- Works cooperatively with physicians, technologists (specifically the department of Bio Medical Engineering), and others to resolve problems and complaints.
- Accepts instruction and constructive criticism from peers.
- Refurbishes old equipment as required.
- Achieves understanding of equipment through training courses and/or self study
- Familiar with sources for parts/supplies and the ordering process
- Develops guidelines and schedules for assigned projects
- Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality
- Responsible for scheduled shifts
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- B.S Degree in electronics or equivalent training and at least four years working experience on radiological equipment
- A working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, photographic processing, and drafting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.