What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Engineering Specialist, Norton West Louisville Hospital, 7a-3:30p 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.
Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opening November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is being built at 850 South 28th Street and will offer comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It will serve both adults and children. It’s designed with the voice of the community in mind, and will change health care for generations to come.
Qualifications
Required:
- 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
Desired:
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician OR Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist OR Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist
