Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Radiologic Engineer - Clinical Engineering

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Lebanon, NH (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, service, and calibration of a diverse range of radiation producing therapeutic and diagnostic imaging systems with minimal supervision of the management team.

Responsibilities

  • Assembles, repairs, and maintains mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and basic electronic devices.
  • Performs electrical, safety and calibration tests on radiation producing therapeutic and diagnostic imaging equipment using specialized test equipment.
  • Supports the systematic preventive maintenance program of radiation producing and diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Documents the introduction of new radiation producing therapeutic and diagnostic imaging equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions, and special requests.
  • Installs, maintains, calibrates, modifies and services a variety of radiation producing therapeutic and diagnostic imaging devices by interpreting engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams, and graphic illustrations.
  • Diagnoses and corrects system and equipment malfunctions by making alterations, repairs, or replacements to ensure medical equipment and internal circuitry meet specified requirements. Makes calculations for computing circuit elements necessary to adjust circuitry to specified requirements.
  • Provides technical assistance to D-H personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment. Also, assists in providing recommendations regarding purchase of radiation producing therapeutic and diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • In the event of proposed research, works under the direction of Clinical Engineers, and with clinical staff to accomplish objectives of the research initiative.
  • Maintains current literature, manual files, and equipment logs. May assist in obtaining data and historical documentation on equipment.
  • Assists with providing on-going one-to-one teaching of personnel in operation of specialized electronic equipment. Teaches in-service sessions on equipment/electronic safety.
  • Under the direction of a Clinical Engineer assists with safety incident investigations
  • Works with Physicists in equipment evaluation and certification requirements. Corrects insufficiency in specifications and refers unresolved problems to CEIT III or Supervisor.
  • Provides mentoring and precepting to lower level technicians.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications

    • Associates degree in Electronics/Imaging Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology with 3 years of related experience or equivalent in education and experience required
    • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Minimum of 4 years experience in the repair of radiology equipment.
    • Basic x-ray service plus service experience in 1 or more other modalities (ultrasound, nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, cathlab, linear accelerators, or specials) required.
    • Considerable knowledge of electronic circuitry and troubleshooting.
    • Able to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and illustrated parts drawing of biomedical instrumentation.
    • Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule required.
    • Ability and willingness to serve "on-call" duty as required
    • Must be willing to serve as a technical resource to others in areas of specialty or certification(s)
    • Good communication and strong customer service skills
    • Working knowledge of the clinical application of medical technologies and devices preferred.
    • Ability to travel to and from multiple D-H sites required

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Eligible to be certified as a Radiology Equipment Specialist by the International Certification Commission required.
    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
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