Healthcare Engineering Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains, services, calibrates, adjusts, repairs, and tests general and specialized medical equipment for the University Health. Provides and documents complex repairs and calibration services on a broad range of patient care and support equipment.  Must have a strong working knowledge of all aspects of medical equipment management including standards and regulations relating to The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agencies. Must be able to interact with other department employees, clinical staff including management, nurses and physicians, ancillary staff and outside vendors.  Complies with UH, departmental and section policies and procedures

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in biomedical engineering technology or related field is required.  Bachelor degree in any related field is preferred.  Two years of related experience in a full service biomedical section / department or company is required; Four years of related experience is preferred. ICC Certification for radiology equipment (CRES) preferred.

FUNCTIONS / BEHAVIORS

Performs highly skilled work of high difficulty in the inspection, preventative maintenance, repair and safety testing of general imaging equipment, such as X-Ray units, portable X-Ray units, fluoroscopy systems, CR units, mammography units and ultrasound systems. (E 60%)