Radiology Service Technician III

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Job Details Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare! ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Repairs, calibrates, and maintains radiologic equipment and associated instrumentation used in health care delivery. Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment. Assists medical and technical staff in the operation or use of equipment. Assists in the specification and selection of new equipment. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Repairs, calibrates, and maintains radiologic equipment, such as x-ray, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and computed tomography, and associated instrumentation, such as patient monitors, cine, and film changers. Performs preventative maintenance inspections according to manufacturer's or departmental procedures. Analyzes systems and equipment for causes of failure, and isolates, tests, and replaces defective parts. Uses departmental computer and paper systems to maintain equipment records, and document failures, repairs, and tests. Identifies potential hazards with medical devices during the course of service ac tivity. Assists in the investigation of incidents involving radiologic equipment. Formulates and modifies existing procedures as necessary to meet specific needs in detecting and preventing major malfunctions. Evaluates vendor equipment repairs and projects. Deals with manufacturers on repair work and parts needed for equipment maintenance. Instructs user department staff concerning use and operation of radiologic equipment. Attends staff meetings and participates in other meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences as required. Assists other technicians in troubleshooting difficult problems, sharing troubleshooting techniques and explaining equipment circuitry and operation. Assists user department managers in long range equipment planning. Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as required. SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS: Frequent contact with physicians, technicians, user department managers, and other hospital staff to communicate information on equipment functioning and safety. Frequent contact with manufacturers to coordinate installations, repairs, and parts ordering. DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: None DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Clinical Engineering and Clinical Engineering Supervisor EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Associates degree in electronic technology, technical school, or military specialized training. Five years recent experience in electronics repair and maintenance, at least three of which must have been servicing radiologic medical equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of electronic theory, technology, and test equipment. Knowledge of radiologic theory and technology. Knowledge of mechanical systems and tools. Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Ability to analyze electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical equipment. Ability to isolate, test, and replace defective parts. Ability to make operational adjustments to radiologic equipment. Ability to perform preventative maintenance inspections. Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibration, and tests. Ability to run diagnostic programs in pinpointing certain malfunctions. Ability to maintain professional growth and development. Ability to effectively communicate orally. Skill in testing electronic, radiologic, and mechanical equipment. Skill in manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and color vision. Hourly Pay Range: $38.22 - $61.16 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimi