Radiology Service Engineer

Qualifications:

Required:

• • Minimum AAS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent work/military experience on radiology equipment.
  • 3 years of experience servicing radiology equipment on more than one vendor and/or modality
  • Can demonstrate proficient use of hand tools
  • Working knowledge of electricity/electronics
  • Working knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical components
  • Can demonstrate proficient use of electronic test equipment including oscilloscope
  • Can complete most repairs without assistance
  • Working knowledge of MS-Office and other computer applications
  • Working knowledge of computers and networks
  • Working knowledge of radiological safety procedures
  • Multiple manufacture certifications
  • Attentive to detail and excellent follow-up with customers.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to attend vendor technical training regardless of method or location
  • Valid NJ Driver’s License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days to work- 8A-4P M-F, occassional Saturday
• Full-Time
• Working Location(s): Livingston, possible local travel to other RWJBH sites

Essential Functions:

• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections appropriate to level of job competence using appropriate productivity & quality measures.
• Completes monthly assigned tasks within the specified timeframe prioritizing inspections of high risk over low risk equipment.
• Recognizes unsafe conditions & notifies appropriate management team members to correct them.
• Works collaboratively with senior technical staff to creates & enter PM procedures following manufacturer guidelines.
• Effectively responds to service requests, competently troubleshoots & repairs medical equipment appropriate to job proficiency level using established productivity & quality measures, demonstrating good judgment on performing component vs. circuit board level repairs.
• Demonstrates the need to maintain an adequate level of parts on hand as applicable, to assist in keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.
• Timely and accurately documents all service requests and repairs in the biomedical equipment database.
• Inspects new devices & equipment with competence appropriate to job proficiency level. This includes judgment on safety, compliance with codes, standards & ability to learn about the function/performance of new devices with speed & comprehension.
• Secures all required device information for biomedical equipment database.
• Demonstrates the need to have current service and operator manuals on hand for proper servicing of all types of medical equipment.
• Assists Manager in maintaining and fulfilling the department/organizational regulatory requirements and goals.
• Complies with system, hospital and departmental policies and procedures and objectives.
• Reports witnessed violations that put patients, staff, department or facility in jeopardy to appropriate management personnel.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of shop safety including the use of electronic test equipment.
• Assists Manager with responding to/correcting medical equipment recalls/device alerts from manufactures and/or F.D.A.
• Participates in On Call duties after normal working hours. Must respond to a call within 15 minutes by telephone, and report to the facility within a maximum of one hour if required to be on site.
• Ability to give technical instruction to users over the phone minimizing equipment downtime while providing the continuum in patient care, and organizational cost effectiveness.