Biomedical Imaging Technician

Job Summary

Repair, install, inspect and maintain high complexity medical imaging instrumentation. Support the integration of systems used for medical imaging PACS.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Electronic or Biomedical/Healthcare Technology
Minimum Years of Experience: 6 Years of Experience in the Repair and Maintenance of Medical Equipment, Including Experience Performing Repairs and Maintenance Servicing Medical Imaging Equipment
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Associates & 6 Years of Experience in the Repair and Maintenance of Medical Equipment can be substituted with a High School Diploma or GED & Equivalent Military Training and Experience. 
Required Certifications/Licensure: None
Required Training: Per the requirements of the Biomedical Technician Competency Validation Checklist, individuals in this position will have successfully demonstrated level 2 or higher competency for at least 20 BMET I through III level devices.

For individuals newly hired into this position, failure to meet the required competency levels within 120 days of the hire date are subject to reclassification into a lower level BMET position;

Successful completion of at least 2 model specific technical training courses;

Knowledge of  general computer applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Essential Functions

• Repair, install, maintain, calibrate and inspect a diverse range of therapeutic and diagnostic biomedical instrumentation and equipment including life-support equipment.
• Assign repair requests and PM’s to less senior technicians and observe their performance.
• Perform planned maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices and systems.
• Diagnose and correct imaging system and equipment malfunctions.
• Provide operational leadership to personnel and serve as temporary operational manager in the absence of the Manager of Biomedical Services.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment inspections and equipment repairs and failures.
• Assist with, schedule, oversee and evaluate vendor repairs as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation and user maintenance to various clinical personnel.
• Maintain documentation required by management and as outlined by current policies and procedures.
• Document time and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
• Recommend new equipment/supplies and new equipment and testing procedures.
• Provides consistent feedback to user departments on the status of repairs and other maintenance activities.
• Review outcomes of planned maintenance (PM) actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Provide in-service educational programs on use of equipment for various clinical staff.
• Order parts and supplies (up to approved limit) necessary for the servicing of medical equipment.
• Assist with the capital equipment planning and procurement process.
• Provide mentoring to less experienced biomedical equipment personnel in the safe use, application, testing and planned maintenance and repair of all types of clinical/healthcare equipment technologies and systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Provide on-call after hours coverage on a regular basis by participating in the LMC Biomed On-Call rotation schedule per the requirements of the “Biomed On-Call Duty” policy.
• Maintain knowledge of electronic theory, technology and test equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of x-ray theory or other modality specific theories and principles related to producing diagnostic medical images.
• Maintain knowledge of color code conventions use in component, wiring and medical gas marking.
• Maintain knowledge of the application and repair of computers and servers and how they interface with medical/healthcare equipment.
• Stay abreast and complies with current regulatory and accreditation requirements related to medical imaging equipment.   
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with information systems to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Assists in the maintenance of a calibration program for electronic and safety testing equipment used by the department. Responsible for reporting and deficiencies, safety concerns or deviations from manufacturer's specifications to supervisor immediately.
• Responsible for notifying manager of unexpected extended down time situations immediately
• Uses office automation hardware, software, and diagnostic service software appropriate to the equipment being serviced.
• Responsible for maintaining PM completions on time each month.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.