Sr. Biomedical Engineer (Imaging) – Clinical Technology/Kaiser Permanente
Sr. Biomedical Engineer (Imaging) - Clinical Technology/Kaiser Permanente - Silver Spring, MD
Sr. Biomedical Engineer (Imaging) Clinical Technology/Kaiser Permanente Silver Spring, MD Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Sr. Biomedical Engineer (Imaging) to support the MidAtlantic Region. Under minimal supervision, performs repairs, calibration, testing, and maintenance of diagnostic imaging equipment and systems to ensure safe and appropriate operations. Executes scheduled preventive maintenance and maintains documentation of all service events, tests, and corrective maintenance performed on a wide range of imaging technologies. Essential Functions: - Repairs, installs, maintains, calibrates, and inspects diagnostic imaging systems. - Uses knowledge and experience to test and maintain imaging equipment not having specific maintenance procedures. - Inventories and completes documentation for entry into automated Maintenance Management Systems. - Performs preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of diagnostic imaging technologies. - Reviews outcome of preventive maintenance actions and makes recommendations concerning changes to preventive maintenance schedules, procedures, or documentation. - Serves as the subject matter expert on imaging technologies. - Provides input and/or recommendations to leadership and others for capital and non-capital imaging equipment investment decisions. - Works with clinical personnel to correct operator based equipment problems. - Helps coordinate in-service training for imaging technologies. - Ensures compliance with all federal/state/local rules and regulations and all applicable policies and procedures governing Kaiser Permanente, National Facilities Services, and Clinical Technology operations. - Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective Imaging Equipment Program to comply with same. - Conducts imaging technology assessments. - Performs miscellaneous duties in support of the Clinical Technology Maintenance Management Program including, but not limited to: project management; IT integration planning and implementation; incident reporting; capital review; on-call emergency services, etc. - Collaborates with IT regarding Information Systems to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). - Ensures proper connectivity of imaging systems. - Works with PACs administrators to address/resolve imaging connectivity issues. - Employs sound computer skills to complete job. Uses word processing, spreadsheets, databases and similar programs to enhance job performance. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 6 years of experience servicing comprehensiveclinical technologyequipment in a hospital or related health service environment and 3 years experience working on complex imaging equipment. - Knowledge of electronic theory, technology, and test equipment required. Specific knowledge of the following: a) Radiologic theory and technology b) Safety requirements when servicing high voltages and working with ionizing radiation c) Mechanical systems d) Networking theory e) Regulatory standards governing all aspects of imaging equipment - Travel throughout all KPMAS medical facilities and the use of a personally owned vehicle. - Associate's degree in Biomedical Instrumentation Maintenance and Repair/Applied Science or equivalent experience. - Valid driver's license required. - Ability to clearly distinguish colors. - Excellent communication and customer relations skills. - Willing to work extended hours. Local field service travel required - Washington DC Metro area Baltimore Preferred Qualifications: - Certification in medical instrumentation by AAMI, CRES, CBET, or similar organization. - Additional two years of experience preferred.