The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hiring for Biomed Imaging Specialist III at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Full Time

Reference #: 984315900
Location:LOC_MAIN-Main Hospital
Req ID:234124
Shift: Days
Employment Status:Regular – Full Time

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Job Summary

The Imaging Specialist III works with minimal supervision, serves as a
trainer/mentor to Imaging Specialist I and II.
The Imaging Specialist III is responsible for performing the repairs,
quality control checks and preventive maintenance as required on an
array of imaging equipment, is experienced in the theory & operation of
a variety of imaging modalities such as X-Ray, R/F, Cath Lab/Angio, CT,
MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine with the ability to work
independently or within a team-based environment to provide a timely &
effective response to all requests for service.
Recognized as a field modality expert. Highly competent in area of
specialty, spending 70% or time or more in repairing, inspecting,
installing, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment in area of
specialty. Serves as a front-line responder for escalated service
events.
Experienced in the use of applicable test equipment such as a DVM,
Oscilloscope, Dosimeter, Signal Generator, Pattern Generator, High
Voltage Analyzer, and Ohmmeter.
Possesses excellent troubleshooting skills.
Familiar with equipment codes and standards.
Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
Possesses good time management skills.
Ensures all scheduled monthly assignments are 100% completed in the
month they are scheduled.
The Imaging Specialist III will serve as a technical consultant to the
Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Modalities. They must be flexible in
his/her work schedule, take after hour calls, and respond as necessary
to meet the needs and demands for imaging modalities throughout the
hospital.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical equipment including
networked medical systems.

Job Responsibilities

The Imaging Specialist III works with nominal supervision, serves as a
trainer/mentor to all staff levels.
Imaging Specialist III is regarded as an internal expert and/or SME.
Repair Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
Provide technical consultation on Diagnostic Imaging technology to the
Biomedical Engineering and Radiology/Imaging departments.
Provide cross-training on Diagnostic Imaging technology to other imaging
specialists as requested.
Maintains timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all work
performed.
The Imaging Specialist III is capable of performing in a lead and/or
supervisory capacity, as requested.

Required Education and Experience

Required Education: High School/GED

Required Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an Imaging Specialist with
expertise in at least two (2) imaging modalities.

Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic

Preferred Education: Assoc ates Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Technology, Electronic Technology or similar field of study.

Preferred Experience:
Expertise in imaging modalities (X-Ray, R/F, Cath Lab/Angio, CT, MRI,
Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine).
Manufacturer technical training.

Preferred Licenses/certificates/registrations: CRES and or CBET

Additional Technical Requirements

Adept at learning on the job as well as teaching and mentoring others.
Considered a technical expert in specialty area and can mentor other
mentors.
Possesses advanced understanding and skills related to general
electromechanical systems and devices as applied to their specialty.
Exhibits a detailed understanding and can fully communicate the use of
devices supported.
Can provide advanced support of acuity equipment for direct patient
care.
Has in depth understanding of the operations and environment that they
support such as hospital, clinic, etc.
Has advanced experience in their assigned clinical environment.
Possesses in depth understanding of common clinical terminology as well
as that of life sciences such as anatomy and physiology.
Can successfully support the solution of organization-level customer
service issues and complaints, especially those issues that apply to
their area of specialty.
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of
our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition
of employment, professionals working onsite-at any CHOP location, for
any portion of time-must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
CHOP also requires employees who work in patient care buildings to
receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions
for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed
until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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