VCU Health · 1 day ago
Maintenance Engineer
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expVCU Health is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform a variety of tasks including repair, calibration, inspection, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of imaging and radiation oncology equipment. The role involves leading and assisting less experienced engineers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining effective operations of technical equipment.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair on assigned equipment
Perform installation, validation and maintenance on assigned equipment
Lead communications with customers and serve as escalation point for customer-related concerns including installs
Own customer issues from dispatch or identification of issue to resolution
Ensure equipment meets established safety and performance standards through rigorous testing and quality control procedures
Adhere to strict safety protocols and regulatory requirements related to the use of equipment
Assist in the procurement, installation, commissioning and maintenance of new technology for delivery
Partner with the customer and recommend value-added services that will help the customer
Keep up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs and internal service records in a timely manner, ordering repair parts, and managing cycle times
Proactively communicate with unit managers when expenses for repairs will impact their budget
Keep up to date with vendor information and market trends
Participate in advanced training for specific vendor and model equipment that may require travel to locations outside the local area for extended periods of time
Lead, instruct, and assist less experienced Engineers and provide coaching and feedback to team members
In the absence of leadership ensure Engineering team members are completing day to day operational requirements
Demonstrate strong understanding of expense management and approval process
Qualification
Required
Associate's in Engineering or related field
Or combination of experience and education in lieu of related degree
Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the repair and/or maintenance of electronic equipment and/or medical equipment associated with Imaging
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in the repair and/ or maintenance of Advanced Imaging and/or Radiation Oncology equipment involving at least 2 major imaging contracted vendors utilized at VCUHS
Full understanding of electrical principles and theory, Electrical Safety, Basic electrical instrumentation care and use, and basic understanding of healthcare structure and environment
Basic understanding of Microsoft Applications and understanding of computer functions
Sound knowledge of software applications relevant to Advanced Imaging and/or Radiation Oncology equipment involving major imaging contracted vendors utilized at VCUHS
Complete understanding of the networking of the equipment to internal and external systems
Preferred
Bachelor's in Engineering or related field
Understand the advance electronics and networking that is required for advanced imaging systems
Complete understanding and broad application of technical principals, theories and concepts in primary equipment and working knowledge of related equipment
Thorough understanding of system architectures, both software and hardware components that support system troubleshooting and repairs
Working knowledge of operating system, system communications, and device networking with the ability to utilize and manage system logging and error reports
Company
VCU Health
VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Theresa A. Erichsen RN BSN LCCE FACCE IBCLC
RN Arts In Healthcare, Childbirth Ed, Lactation Consultant, Co-founder/ Ex Dir VCU Health Orchestra
James Siegel, CPA, CIA
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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