Sanford Health

Associate, Biomed, or Senior Imaging Technician

Sanford Health$54K — $108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in biomedical electronics, electrical engineering, or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Biomedical Engineering/Equipment Technology internship or equivalent experience needed for Associate level.
  • Minimum three years of service experience with Diagnostic Medical Imaging Equipment for Biomed Imaging Tech level.
  • Minimum five years of service experience with Diagnostic Medical Imaging Equipment for Senior level.
  • OEM trained (or equivalent) and maintaining at least two Diagnostic Medical Imaging modalities for Biomed Imaging Tech, three for Senior level.
  • Valid Driver's License and good driving record required.
  • AAMI Credentials Institute certifications like CBET or CRES preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair at least one diagnostic imaging modality including CT, MRI, or Ultrasound.
  • Perform safety inspections, calibration, and preventive maintenance on medical equipment to ensure compliance.
  • Handle corrective maintenance requests for medical equipment updates and repairs.
  • Conduct equipment evaluations and assessments, including pre-purchase trials to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and present training programs related to equipment theory and operation.
  • Document activities related to medical equipment management programs as per policies and procedures.
  • Stay updated on technical skills and ongoing training opportunities from manufacturers.

Benefits

  • Standard 8-hour day shifts from Monday to Friday with very rare overnight work.
  • Stable 40 hours scheduled weekly, promoting work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse diagnostic imaging technologies.
  • Potential for professional development through training and certifications.
  • Collaborative environment with opportunities for staff training and growth.
Full Job Description


Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $26.00 - $52.00
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Monday - Friday
Very rarely working overnights

Summary
The Associate Biomedical Imaging Technician will serve our patients through creative, high quality, biomedical equipment support and technical assistance in a timely and cost-effective manner. Must have specialized technical ability in problem solving, use of test equipment and service documentation to maintain biomedical equipment associated with high end contracts along with general Biomed equipment. Works on Diagnostic Imagining modalities such as: Computer Tomography systems (CT), Nuclear Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Vascular and Catheter Radiology Labs, General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound Units and others as described.

Job Description
Responsible for proficiently maintaining and repairing one diagnostic imagining modality at minimum from the following: Computer Tomography systems (CT), Nuclear Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Vascular and Catheter Radiology Labs, General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound Units, Mammography, Linear Accelerator.
Evaluates and Performs safety inspections, calibration and preventive maintenance on medical and diagnostic equipment as scheduled to ensure regulatory compliance with the organization. Performs corrective maintenance request for modifications, updating, and repairs on various types of medical and diagnostic equipment to ensure completion in a timely manner.

Completes contract evaluations and assessments on diagnostic equipment including point of sale and reoccurring contracts to reduce contracts and bring support services in-house. Performs medical equipment and technology evaluations and assessments including pre-purchase and trial equipment evaluations to ensure regulatory compliance.

Collaborates in work group to prepare, coordinate and present formal and informal training programs related to equipment theory, safety, operation, inspection, and repair to maintain well-trained knowledgeable staff.
Documents activities and occurrences related to medical equipment management programs as required by Biomedical Electronics policies and procedures to ensure accurate information is provided as needed. Assists in maintaining records, producing reports, and analyzing data as required to ensure accurate information is provided as needed. Recommends and promote new programs to fulfill specific areas of need in the application of technology to healthcare.

Maintains technical skills, techniques, instrumentation, and advances in related areas to ensure proficiency with job duties. Stays up to date on training opportunities as provided by the manufacturer. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

Qualifications

For all levels - Associate's degree in biomedical electronics, electrical engineering, electronics, or a related technology field required. Bachelors degree preferred.

For Associate level - Biomedical Engineering/Equipment Technology internship or equivalent internship experience.

For Biomed Imaging Tech level - Minimum of three years' experience servicing Diagnostic Medical Imaging Equipment. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) trained (or equivalent) and actively maintaining a minimum of two Diagnostic Medical Imaging Equipment modalities such as described above. Ability to work independently and as team member with other staff with minimal supervision and under high stress situations.

For Senior level - Minimum of five years experience servicing Diagnostic Medical Imaging Equipment. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) trained (or equivalent) and actively maintaining a minimum of three Diagnostic Medical Imaging Equipment modalities such as described above. Ability to work independently and as team member with other staff with minimal supervision and under high stress situations.

Valid Driver's License required. Must maintain a good driving record. AAMI Credentials Institute (AMI), Certified Biomedical Electronics Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) preferred.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is a non-profit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is the largest rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health's 48,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford Health provides care to patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other health care services. The organization's mission is to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation, and discovery.
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1,409 employees
Industry
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