Imaging Equipment Specialist Job at Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis

Overview:

We are looking for a full time Imaging Equipment Service (IES) Technician to join our team! The Imaging Equipment Service (IES) Technician is responsible for the repair of a variety of electronic and medical imaging equipment within the organization. The IES Technician performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff at the hospital they serve. The IES Technician assists users in the proper operation of equipment and assists with the provision of a safe environment for the use of medical equipment. An IES Technician maintains a high level of technical expertise and possesses an advanced proficiency to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a full range of clinical devices and systems.

This position is 80hr per pay period and benefit eligible! Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (up to 24 days per year starting), and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; click here to learn more!

When working at M Health Fairview, we want to support our employees growth, honor their strengths and give them the freedom to feel empowered to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Responds to emergency equipment failures as requested by healthcare operations.
Routinely responds to after-hours on-call duty.
Performs troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment.
Performs scheduled maintenance in accordance with established schedules and protocols.
Investigates and corrects all equipment failures before returning the device to use.
Identifies, requisitions, and receives parts and supplies necessary for repair and maintenance of equipment. Returns any required exchange parts.
Expedites shipment of equipment and parts to ensure department downtime is kept to a reasonable minimum.
Schedule service and manage communication with vendors. Monitor progress while vendor is on site.

Documentation & Communication
Communicates timely and accurately with customers on work completed, equipment status, and advises for potential alternatives in emergencies.
Performs incoming inspections, attach and assign control numbers and labels, and acquires the necessary information for accurate database inventory entries.
Open and complete work orders in a timely manner.

Maintains records of all maintenance and repairs including contract service work.
Provides technical assistance and instruction to hospital staff on equipment operations and maintenance.

Compliance & Safety
Consistently meets all departmental and organizational performance standards.
Maintains tools and test equipment and keeps work areas clean.
Promotes safety practices and universal precautions in all work and assigned tasks.
Report all safety or near-miss occurrences to management.
Receives and scores new medical equipment according to patient risk.
Recommends and participates in the creation of alternative equipment maintenance procedures.
Assists with Joint Commission surveys and other audits as directed by management.

Training & Teamwork
Pursues educational opportunities for professional and technical skill improvement. May include advanced equipment training as assigned by management.
Maintain high standards pursuant to hospital policies regarding behavior, professional demeanor and dress codes.
Participates in the process of evaluating and improving the quality and efficiency of service delivered by department.
Provides input to decisions on capital expenses and equipment replacement strategies.
Participate in special projects and complete other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Required:

2 year Associates Degree in Electronics Technology program or previous experience servicing medical imaging equipment or at least three years of experience in the medical electronics field preferably in a medical center/ hospital environment).

Preferred:

Two Year Associates Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology
Vendor training on medical imaging equipment

Three years of imaging equipment service experience in a healthcare environment

Additional Requirements:
Working knowledge of standard computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Familiarity with regulatory agencies and standards (i.e. CMS, TJC, FDA, OSHA)

Special Considerations:

• Intermittent night and weekend work may occur due to treatment schedules and the complexity of this equipment.
• Ability to perform emergency equipment repair.
• Ability to work on all general clinical patient care equipment as needed.
• Must have valid state drivers license and insurability.
• Must have access to cellular phone.
• Use of Personal vehicle for travel to various sites is requires/expected.
• May be required to perform outlines duties and share expertise across sites and regions as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned or as necessity dictates.