Imaging Specialist

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Imaging Equipment Specialist is responsible for the repair, testing and calibration of clinical equipment, devices, instruments and systems. Inspect, install and provide scheduled maintenance of clinical equipment. Supports imaging and clinical equipment, medical staff, technicians, and administrators with technical assistance and advice. Will specialize in Medical Imaging and/or Linear Accelerators. May also support additional specializations such as, but not limited to, Surgical Lasers, Networking Technology, or another area.

Requirements

Associate’s, bachelor’s degree or military equivalent program in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics, Electronic Technology or other related field.
A minimum of five (5) years experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment and a least two (2) years servicing medical imaging equipment.
An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted if approved.
Valid drivers license required for travel to other sites.

Nice To Haves

Specialty training in medical imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing on various medical equipment, which includes the specialized imaging equipment to departmental and manufacturer protocols and specifications on a routine basis for the Network.
Repairs defective medical equipment, which includes specialized imaging equipment to meet or exceed manufacturer specifications throughout the Network.
Will be required to oversee manufacturer and /or third party vendors.
Will also help with other equipment / devices that the Department supports.
Responsible for the overall support of instrumentation in all clinical areas and / or modality as assigned.
Diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions.
Maintains accurate records for all work performed. Entry and or paperwork should be completed on a timely basis.
Participates in staff in-service educational programs.
Participates in pre-purchase evaluation programs as required
Provides technical consultation to other department personnel.
Performs evaluation of equipment failures to identify trends, design and/or use problems.
Performs authorized equipment modifications, design and fabrication of specialized devices as required.