Advocate Health Care

Imaging Equipment Technician I

Advocate Health Care$73K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2 years experience in Biomedical Equipment or equivalent in biomedical imaging
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
  • Knowledgeable in networking technology
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair diagnostic imaging equipment
  • Perform general service on biomedical and diagnostic imaging systems
  • Provide operational support to clinical staff regarding imaging equipment
  • Act as a technical resource for Biomedical Technicians
  • Document all inspections and repairs performed on equipment
  • Assist in the installation of new imaging equipment
  • Coordinate quality assurance testing with radiation physicist

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Educational assistance programs
Full Job Description
Department:

12146 Enterprise Corporate - HTM: Charlotte Administration

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full Time; Weekdays (Shift may vary)

Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:
  • Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs diagnostic or therapeutic imaging equipment and systems utilizing established electronic tests and measurement equipment and techniques.
  • Responsibilities may include work on a mix of Biomedical and Diagnostic Imaging equipment, but majority of work will be related to complex Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
  • Performs any required general service on imaging equipment and systems, in accordance with corporate and department procedures, manufacturers recommendations, physicists' specifications and/or other applicable codes, standards, accreditation requirements, and state and federal regulations as applicable regarding radiographic and diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Provides equipment related operational support on Imaging equipment to medical and clinical staff. Interacts with clinical staff on a regular basis to ensure needs are being met.
  • Acts as a technical resource for Biomedical Technicians to help them grow in ability, responsibility, and experience.
  • Assists in grooming Biomedical Equipment Tech's to provide first call on imaging equipment.
  • Documents and maintains accurate records of all inspections, repairs, adjustments, etc. performed on all equipment as performed by self or vendors.
  • Installs or assists in the installation of new imaging equipment, modifications, tubes, transformers, etc.
  • As applicable, coordinates and communicates with a radiation physicist as part of equipment quality assurance testing, calibration, and disposal for site licensing needs with the State department of public health.
  • Requests/orders necessary repair and spare parts according to established procedures and contract relationships.
  • Escalates situations or questions beyond their scope of knowledge or responsibility to appropriate staff.
  • Participates in both internal and external educational programs through professional associations, technical training courses, and seminars to develop and maintain the required current technical aptitude.


Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience Required:

Typically requires 2 years of experience in Biomedical Equipment, which includes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting experience, design, and modification and/or equivalent experience with biomedical imaging, which includes digital imaging technology, and networking technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel).
  • Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of networking technology.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task several projects.
  • Excellent human relations and communications skills.
  • Use of personal vehicle for travel to various sites is required/expected.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Walks, stands, and occasionally sits throughout the day.
  • Must be able to:
  • - lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 30 lbs. overhead.
  • - lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to:
  • - push with 50 lbs. of force.
  • - pull with 40 lbs. of force.
  • Work atmosphere may contain dust/dirt fumes and odors.
  • Exposed to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
  • Incumbent required to travel, thus will be exposed to road and weather conditions.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program


Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
Learn more about Advocate Health Care
Size
75,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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