MUHA IE01 - Diagnostic Imaging Engineer

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Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (Medical Center)
Department: Facilities - Facilities Administration
Sub Department: MUHA-9606000-Dept Of Biomedical Engineering
Work type: Full-Time
Employee Type: MUHA-Regular
Location: Charleston, SC, Charleston, SC-Downtown
Categories: Support Services & Operations, Skilled Trades & Public Safety

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Day, Monday - Friday 

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Job Summary/Purpose: Perform routine maintenance tasks of imaging equipment of medium complexity, like stationary or portable Radiographic and Fluoroscopic X ray units and Specialty Ultrasound.
Tasks include routine maintenance, moderately complex repairs and first response to trouble calls. Occasional off shift hours may be required.

Minimum Training and Education:  Education: Associate's degree or equivalent military training in the area of Biomedical Technology, Electronics, Computing or Imaging or Nuclear technology. Must have valid SC driver’s license and be able to support offsite locations.  Experience and specialty training:  Proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade complex instruments. At least 2 years’ experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues in a service environment.  Other Required Skills: Strong communication skills oral and in writing. Ability to work under stress. Ability to deal with difficult customers.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Must have valid driving license and be able to support offsite locations.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: 

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while kneeling. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while crawling. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted. (Continuous) Ability to lift /lower 30 lbs., from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 30 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Frequent) Ability to hear ordinary conversation. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Infrequent) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.