Imaging Specialist I

UnityPoint Health Information

We're seeking an Imaging Specialist I to join our team! This position is a first tier level role with responsibilities for diagnostic imaging and cardiology equipment service and maintenance performance. The position has direct reporting responsibilities to the assigned affiliate Unity Point Clinical Engineer Site Manager or designated Supervisor.

Location: Onsite- Methodist Hospital- Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

What are team member vaccine requirements?

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health - Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for coordination and performance of medical equipment project management assignments, planning and review/recommendations associated with either system replacements, relocations or new facility additions/renovations.
• Performs electrical safety testing, scheduled maintenance and quality assurance inspections for all diagnostic imaging, cardiology and radiation oncology medical devices.
• Must be able to understand and demonstrate required troubleshooting skills, decipher electronic schematics and use of service manual documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of medical physics, radiation emitting, ultrasonic and magnetic imaging generating device principles.
• Must have advanced knowledge and understanding of PC's and required computer/network operating systems.
• Coordinates and performs both scheduled and emergency equipment repairs of diagnostic imaging, cardiology and radiation oncology medical devices as assigned seeing them through to completion and return back to the clinical environment.
• Responsible for recording in the Clinical Engineering CMMS software database any assigned medical device service or maintenance event performed. All recordings are to be accurate and timely in manner to assure integrity of all CMMS archived medical device and staff work performance history.
• Adheres to assigned on-call rotations at assigned affiliate site and follows required availability and reporting to site as identified in the Clinical Engineering On-Call policy.
• Communicates and updates all clinical customers as to medical equipment service and maintenance events and device status to assure best delivery of care for all UPH affiliate patients.
• Provides education to clinical customers as to proper use and operation of medical imaging related equipment.

What You'll Need:

Education:

Preferred- Associates degree from an accredited biomedical, electronics technology program, military biomedical certification or equivalent.

Experience:

Required- Minimum two (2) years demonstrated experience in the medical equipment servicing field in addition to education typically acquired through and accredited biomedical, electronics technology program or military biomedical certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• • Requires knowledge of federal healthcare laws and regulations.
  • Excellent academic credentials with a track record of professional accomplishments, which demonstrate superior performance, leadership and vision.
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communications.
  • Ability to work as a team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.