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Summary
Provides advanced levels of equipment and/or departmental service and support. Performs preventive maintenance, quality assurance inspections, installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance on imaging and diagnostic equipment, Linear Accelerator equipment, and related technologies.

Job DutiesCompletes the preventive maintenance (PM) workload for assigned equipment to achieve a consistently high level of PM compliance over time. Performs database management functions with regard to maintaining accurate device control records and entering complete and accurate scheduled and non-scheduled work-order data. Evaluates the extent/source of repairs on malfunctioning equipment and determines the course of action needed to cost-effectively maximize equipment uptime. Identifies and obtains parts, supplies, and other technical resource materials required to service, maintain, test, and repair equipment at the lowest possible cost. Performs repairs on defective or malfunctioning equipment. Provides in-service training to other clinical engineering service technicians. Assists with, evaluates, and monitors the work performed by outside service providers.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field or Completion of advanced service schools pertaining to the specific equipment requiring support as evident by program certificates. 5 years progressive experience performing first call type support and maintenance on both general and model-specific equipment in the Linear Accelerator imaging field. or 5 years Biomed Equipment Tech II or higher experience with hands-on experience performing first call type support and maintenance on both general and model-specific medical equipment. Participates in continuous performance improvement initiatives where related to medical imaging equipment use. Participates in new equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and installations. Prioritizes scheduled maintenance in accordance with medical equipment maintenance management policy. Responds to requests for maintenance services from equipment users; performs initial assessment, problem verification, and troubleshooting. Reviews FDA, ECRI, manufacturer, and/or other device recall and problem notification sources to verify if any of the covered equipment falls within the problem equipment listings. Reviews Incident Reports related to equipment malfunction or misuse and takes actions to ensure patient safety. Periodically conform to a flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis Participates in on-call rotation and upgrade support. DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field or Completion of advanced service schools pertaining to the specific equipment requiring support as evident by program certificates. CRES - Radiology Equipment Specialist - State of Pennsylvania
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:00a-2:30p

Department:

1004-13070 CSS-Clinical Engineering