What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Engineering Specialist, Days position at Norton Healthcare?
Responsibilities
The incumbent responsibilities include the repair, calibration, and maintenance of specialized equipment technologies, devices, instruments, and systems. Incumbent inspects, installs, and provides preventive maintenance of specialized equipment. Specialized equipment includes but is not limited to imaging devices/systems, anesthesia delivery systems, lab equipment, vent, and others as designated by Clinical Engineering leadership. Instructs more junior co-workers and provides informal supervision. Independently evaluates, designs, and re-designs departmental procedures. Understands the clinical principles of assigned specialized equipment (must be able to consult with radiologists, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, or other providers who work with specialized equipment). Obtains manufacturer certification to service specialized equipment. Possesses a general knowledge of related specialized equipment. Develops and recommends to Clinical Engineering leadership appropriate service strategies based on reviews of manufacturer specifications, equipment data, and applicable regulatory standards. May design and create special test set-ups to facilitate testing and troubleshooting.
Qualifications
- With Associate degree: Three years repair and maintenance of complex clinical equipment
- Without Associate degree: Completion of Electronics or U.S. Military Biomedical equipment technology program and Three years repair and maintenance of complex clinical equipment
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
- Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist
- Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist