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SUMMARY The Biomedical Equipment Specialist reports to the Manager of Medical Engineering and collaborates closely with Radiology, Biomedical Technologies, and other Medical Engineering staff to ensure timely maintenance, repair, modification, and evaluation of radiology, radiation oncology, and other sophisticated electronic and mechanical equipment. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and the core Success Factors: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee preventive maintenance, repair, and quality performance of radiology equipment and ultrasound imaging systems from vendors such as GE, Siemens, Philips, Toshiba, Picker, etc., including digital imaging rooms.
Repair and maintain diagnostic radiology and therapeutic radiation therapy equipment, such as control generators, electro‑mechanically controlled patient tables, film handling devices, and battery‑powered portable X‑ray units.
Coordinate outside service vendor activities in performance and cost tracking.
Coordinate activities with Radiology Physics quality assurance to ensure quality performance and radiation safety of radiology devices.
Work with administrative managers and department directors on capital equipment needs evaluation, acquisition, and installation process.
Provide input into the development of capital equipment maintenance budgeting.
Evaluate and recommend maintenance training and service tools to properly maintain the equipment.
Recommend design of and, as necessary, fabricate specific instruments and equipment not commercially available to meet special requirements for research or clinical studies.
Act as a consultant regarding technical work conducted by other personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Associate’s degree in electronics or related program plus completion of significant factory training programs related to repair and maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic radiation equipment. High analytical skills and ability to diagnose problems. Ability to use computer‑based diagnostic tools and CMMS. Thorough knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical principles and mathematical skills. Ability to comprehend electrical and basic mechanical drawings.
EXPERIENCE:
At least five years of maintenance and/or installation experience on diagnostic and therapeutic radiation equipment, ultrasound imaging, or nuclear medicine, demonstrating thorough understanding of use, calibration, and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic and mechanical equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS May perform work in patient care areas with exposure to communicable diseases, blood or body fluids. Hazards include electrical shock or radiation exposure. Moves and lifts medium weight biomedical equipment, considerable walking, uses hand and power tools. Hazards minimized by adherence to safety policies and precautions.
PAY RANGE $35.20‑$58.07
EEO STATEMENT Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
LOCATION The Miriam Hospital – 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906
WORK TYPE 7:30am‑4:00pm
WORK SHIFT Day
DAILY HOURS 8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED No
SENIORITY LEVEL Mid‑Senior level
EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full‑time
JOB FUNCTION Engineering and Information Technology
INDUSTRIES Hospitals and Health Care
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Brown University Health .
SUMMARY The Biomedical Equipment Specialist reports to the Manager of Medical Engineering and collaborates closely with Radiology, Biomedical Technologies, and other Medical Engineering staff to ensure timely maintenance, repair, modification, and evaluation of radiology, radiation oncology, and other sophisticated electronic and mechanical equipment. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and the core Success Factors: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee preventive maintenance, repair, and quality performance of radiology equipment and ultrasound imaging systems from vendors such as GE, Siemens, Philips, Toshiba, Picker, etc., including digital imaging rooms.
Repair and maintain diagnostic radiology and therapeutic radiation therapy equipment, such as control generators, electro‑mechanically controlled patient tables, film handling devices, and battery‑powered portable X‑ray units.
Coordinate outside service vendor activities in performance and cost tracking.
Coordinate activities with Radiology Physics quality assurance to ensure quality performance and radiation safety of radiology devices.
Work with administrative managers and department directors on capital equipment needs evaluation, acquisition, and installation process.
Provide input into the development of capital equipment maintenance budgeting.
Evaluate and recommend maintenance training and service tools to properly maintain the equipment.
Recommend design of and, as necessary, fabricate specific instruments and equipment not commercially available to meet special requirements for research or clinical studies.
Act as a consultant regarding technical work conducted by other personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Associate’s degree in electronics or related program plus completion of significant factory training programs related to repair and maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic radiation equipment. High analytical skills and ability to diagnose problems. Ability to use computer‑based diagnostic tools and CMMS. Thorough knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical principles and mathematical skills. Ability to comprehend electrical and basic mechanical drawings.
EXPERIENCE:
At least five years of maintenance and/or installation experience on diagnostic and therapeutic radiation equipment, ultrasound imaging, or nuclear medicine, demonstrating thorough understanding of use, calibration, and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic and mechanical equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS May perform work in patient care areas with exposure to communicable diseases, blood or body fluids. Hazards include electrical shock or radiation exposure. Moves and lifts medium weight biomedical equipment, considerable walking, uses hand and power tools. Hazards minimized by adherence to safety policies and precautions.
PAY RANGE $35.20‑$58.07
EEO STATEMENT Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
LOCATION The Miriam Hospital – 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906
WORK TYPE 7:30am‑4:00pm
WORK SHIFT Day
DAILY HOURS 8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED No
SENIORITY LEVEL Mid‑Senior level
EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full‑time
JOB FUNCTION Engineering and Information Technology
INDUSTRIES Hospitals and Health Care
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