Radiology Equipment Specialist II

Company: Children's Mercy Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Radiology Equipment Specialist II position is an intermediate level position. Working largely independently, the Radiology Equipment Specialist II performs and properly documents scheduled maintenance, complex repairs, and other inspections on a wide range of medical equipment, with a focus on complex medical imaging systems. Some examples of complex medical imaging systems are: Molecular Imaging, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Vascular/Interventional Labs, etc. In addition to work done on complex medical imaging systems, the Radiology Equipment Specialist II will also mentor junior Radiology Equipment Specialist on the repair and maintenance of all other medical imaging systems. Equipment is located at multiple locations throughout the CMH Health System therefor, some travel is required. This position will also support a limited scope of general Biomedical equipment. The Radiology Equipment Specialist II may also be called upon as a subject matter expert for the purposes of capital equipment planning.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that theseasonal influenzaandCOVID-19vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Test and calibrate a diverse group of sophisticated medical imaging equipment systems (Scheduled Maintenance) ?

Troubleshoot a diverse group of sophisticated medical imaging equipment systems in a clinical setting and/or bench/depot setting (Corrective Maintenance) ?

Test and calibrate a variety of general medical equipment systems (Scheduled Maintenance) ?

Troubleshoot a variety of general medical equipment systems in a clinical setting and/or bench/depot setting (Corrective Maintenance) ?

Perform and document equipment incoming acceptance inspections ?

Provide technical data and expert opinion in support of technology risk assessment, capital planning, asset life-cycle management and incident investigations

Train and mentor junior technicians in support of their professional growth

Qualifications

Associate's Degree Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or Related Field and 1-2 years experience Direct medical imaging service or

Other Technical Certificate in Biomedical Equipment Service, Electronics, or Related Field and 1-2 years experience Direct medical imaging service or

HS diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years experience Direct medical imaging service

DRIV LIC KS Licensed Driver KS Only state of residence Driver License required Required Upon Hire

DRIV LIC MO Licensed Driver MO Only state of residence Driver License required Required Upon Hire

AAMI Credentials Institute - CRES Required 1 Year

CompTIA A+ Required 90 Days

CompTIA Net+ Required 1 Year

Formal training - Two or more General Imaging Equipment Types, i.e., Portables, Ultrasound, Digital X-Ray, etc. Preferred Upon Hire

Formal training - Two or more Advanced Imaging Equipment Types, i.e., Interventional, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, etc. Preferred Upon Hire

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $27.02/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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Requisition ID2023-27564

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date5 months ago(11/10/2023 2:49 PM)

Posting CategoryService/Maintenance/Trades/Facilities

DivisionHTM BIOMEDICAL EQUIP SVS

ShiftDay shift

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysM-F

Work Hours0700-1530

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Location : NameAdele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastNormandy Hurd

Recruiter : Emailnphurd@cmh.edu

Keywords: Children's Mercy Kansas City, Saint Joseph , Radiology Equipment Specialist II, Healthcare , Kansas City, Missouri