Position: Senior Imaging TechnicianSalary ranging: $70,000 to $112,000 based on experience
JOB SUMMARY:To perform inspection, preventative maintenance and repair of imaging equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Administrative
- May supervise and instruct co-workers as required in the performance of job tasks.
- Maintains records of each work assignment.
- Reads and interprets instructional and maintenance manuals as well as blue prints, mechanical drawings and schematic diagrams related to equipment services.
- Reads technical journals and literature related to job field.
- Participates in organized education and training activities to upgrade job knowledge and job performance.
- Initiates requests for replacement parts and materials.
- Must be able to travel as necessary to perform the technical tasks below.
- Performs any and all tasks within his/her capabilities as may be required to help meet overall corporate objectives.
- Attends and participates in hospital committee meetings pertaining to radiology, radiology safety, and pre-purchase evaluations of related equipment.
- Implements technology management services at client sites, which may include direct involvement in the coordination and delivery of outside services.
Technical
- Operates and understands basic test equipment, such as focal spot test tools, tomography test tools, light filed/x-ray field test tools. Half Value Layer test tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes and microprocessor based test equipment.
- Uses common hand tools as required in the performance of job tasks.
- Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs: passive electronic circuits such as low, high and band pass filters, and resonant circuits, active electronic circuits such as D-C amplifiers, differentials amplifiers, operational amplifiers, power supplies, silicon controller rectifier assemblies, multivibrators and switching circuits, and basic electronic circuits and sub-assemblies such as filters, transformers, rectifiers, regulators, transistors, and computer control systems.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs. Equipment responsibilities include, but are not limited to, radiographic, fluoroscopic, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT and MRI equipment, computerized equipment including digital radiology and therapy equipment; and other radiographic equipment, such as film processors.
- Performs spot and routine safety and performance checks.
- Within an appropriate interval, should be prepared to assume 24-hour on-call repair responsibilities.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The following performance expectations represent core competency requirements for the position of Imaging Equipment Technician, Senior.
- Interacts in a professional manner with all client staff, patients and co-workers.
- Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with, ISS Solutions Service Reporting System, policies and procedures.
- Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with corporate, and client mandated policies regarding workplace safety issues (infection control, fire safety, hazard communications, etc.)
- Maintains knowledge of the clinical purpose, proper operating procedures, maintenance requirements, and risks associated with use, of imaging devices for which the technician has maintenance responsibilities.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems to component level when such troubleshooting is cost effective, time effective and possible. Is able to weigh all factors to make this decision.
- Demonstrates proper and effective use of test equipment and is ab le to utilize information from test equipment for logical troubleshooting.
- Interprets schematic drawings and is able to link drawings into a logical pathway for basic circuit analysis.
- Demonstrates effective equipment assembly/disassembly, and component replacement skills.
- Should understand FDA 21 CFR, Subchapter J rules and regulations. Should be familiar with ACR mammography regulations and implementation of these rules and regulations.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:- Must have five to eight years' experience in servicing imaging equipment.
- Must have two additional modalities of specialty e.g. Mammography, CT Ultrasound, Laser Printers, Bone Densitometers, CR and DR Systems, Diacom, Pacs, MR, Linear accelerators.
- Prior experience supervising a group of technicians responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing most radiographic equipment commonly found in health care institutions is desirable.
- Must be familiar with the management of hospital technologies.
- Must have the ability to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and modify most types of radiographic instruments and be able to effectively instruct others in these matters.
- Must demonstrate efficient record keeping abilities.
- Must be comfortable with crisis management.
- Must be able to judiciously apply current FDA 21 CFR (SUBCHAPTER J), Mammography A.C.R. - AND JACHO regulations, standards and codes.
- Certification as a Radiology Equipment Technician by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation should be attained or as a goal within one year.
- Completion of a two year associates degree program in Biomedical Equipment Technology, military equivalent or manufacturing training.
- Must be able to read and write English and communicate effectively with hospital staff, vendors, manufacturers and corporate staff.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
- Must have exceeded all requirements of an Imaging Technician, Intermediate Level.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Must be able to access and work in confined spaces with little or no assistance.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. to chest height unassisted and 60 lbs. assisted. Requires working with potentially harmful and irritating chemicals.
- Must have a reliable means of transportation and a valid
BenefitsOur benefits package is designed to attract, retain, and motivate high caliber professionals in support of the mission and goals of ISS Solutions. We offer a full array of benefits that add value to your compensation package and protect you and your family. This includes medical/dental insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off, which provide for personal well-being. In addition, we offer a 401K with a generous company match, optional short-term disability, company paid long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts that help to contribute to your financial security.* Intermediate Imaging Technicians may also be considered for this position.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform this job. 
