Shift: Full Time - Flexible based on workload - 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Department: Clinical Engineering
Compensation:

• Base: $37.75 to $61.50 Hourly - Depending on Experience
• Retention Bonus: Earn up to $20,000 in retention incentives, paid on your anniversary each year:
  • Year 2: $3,000
  • Year 3: $4,000
  • Year 4: $5,500
  • Year 5: $7,500

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Senior Radiology Equipment Specialist, you will take on a vital role ensuring the functionality, safety, and optimal performance of advanced imaging and radiological systems. Working in a dynamic healthcare environment, your expertise will be the cornerstone of maintaining cutting-edge equipment that directly impacts patient care. From troubleshooting complex technical issues to managing the lifecycle of essential diagnostic devices, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with innovative technology, with a focus on Siemens equipment. You'll collaborate with clinical teams and support departments, providing leadership and mentorship to junior specialists, while playing a key role in the seamless delivery of healthcare services.

This role is based in Columbia, Missouri, and involves local travel within the region. With a variable work schedule, including opportunities for overtime, your contributions will help maintain consistent coverage for critical equipment. The healthcare environment operates 24/7, and your technical acumen, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence will directly support its mission of exceptional patient care.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology, supported by an associate's degree, specialized military training, or a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering. With a proven track record of at least six years in hospital imaging service or manufacturer's imaging service roles (or five years with a bachelor's degree), you bring a wealth of expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting complex imaging systems. Your combination of education, hands-on experience, and technical proficiency positions you as a vital asset in ensuring the safety and reliability of advanced radiology equipment.

Beyond the basics, you stand out with sought-after certifications like Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), showcasing your commitment to excellence and professional growth. Advanced training in modalities such as CT, MR, or Nuclear Medicine further sets you apart as a leader in your field. Detail-oriented and adaptable, you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation and collaboration drive results. You're ready to take on a senior role that not only values your expertise but also gives you the opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform routine and highly complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, trouble shooting, repair and calibration of complex therapeutic and diagnostic devices and systems.
• Resolve highly complex equipment failures that have immediate risks to patient safety, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of imaging techniques, technologies, radiological practices and procedures.
• Collaborate with other facility support departments, including Engineering Services (ES), Information Technology and Information Security Officer (IT/ISO).
• Utilize advanced radiological test equipment, including but not limited to radiation dosimeters, calibration phantoms, high voltage testing devices, KV and MA meters and monitor calibration devices in addition to common test equipment including electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, and multimeters, among others.
• Manage the lifecycle of other medical devices and systems such as life support, dialysis, and monitoring.
• Complete assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex therapeutic, diagnostic and life support medical devices and systems, including inspections, regular and unscheduled maintenance, and planning for end-of-life replacement in conjunction with clinical services.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting and decision-making for complex or high-priority equipment issues.
• Ensure that equipment meets clinical needs and suggest improvements or new technologies to optimize patient care.
• Support junior-level radiology equipment specialists, acting as a mentor and guide and ensuring effective collaboration within the team and with clinical staff.
• Deep knowledge of radiology equipment, imaging techniques, and advanced diagnostic technologies.
• Proficiency in using specialized test equipment (e.g., dosimeters, oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with CMMS or similar systems for documentation and workflow management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to effectively use hand and power tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification Path 1

• Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology, specialized military training, or the equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Six (6) years of hospital imaging service or manufacturers imaging service experience.

Qualification Path 2

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering.
• Five (5) years of hospital imaging service or manufacturers imaging service experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists (CRES) or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET).
• Factory trained in CT/MR/NucMed or equivalent industry training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.