Biomedical Engineering Technologist Jobs in Connecticut

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Department Description: Biomedical Engineering is a Hartford HealthCare (HHC) department responsible for the risk, safety, and management of medical equipment to reduce the potential for adverse impact on the safety and health of patients, staff, and customers coming to the organization's facilities. Biomedical Engineering addresses issues related to proper selection of the appropriate medical equipment to support an environment for the efficient and effective provision of safe patient care and treatment, effective preparation and education of staff responsible for the equipment use, and the maintenance and repair of the equipment. The department is also accountable for maintaining an accurate medical equipment database and inventory.

Position Responsibilities: Support the medical imaging needs of the HHC System by performing and overseeing the equipment service and maintenance of diagnostic imaging systems, through equipment evaluation, technology assessment, site planning and project management. Responsible for the education and training for both technical and professional staff (on equipment use and features). Reports to the Radiology Engineering Manager, Biomedical Engineering. Provides primary and "1st Pass" service to medical imaging technology (i.e., ultrasound, CT, radiology, nuclear medicine, digital radiography (DR), mammography, etc.) and other modalities as needed. Develops and maintains appropriate procedures for capturing relevant equipment and productivity data through departmental and hospital systems; maintain backup procedures for information management systems. Investigate medical device-related incidents to determine causes and propose/implement preventative measures Develop policies to meet all medical equipment regulations (i.e., Safe Medical Device Act, etc.) Coordinate medical device-related recalls and alerts.

Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years medical imaging service experience in multiple modalities (i.e., Computerized Tomography, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Digital Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, etc.). Work effectively as a team member within the area and with customers to provide quality services to hospital units through communication, cooperation and collaboration. The Radiology Engineer will promote radiation safety and identify and resolve exposure quality issues in Radiology. Associates degree required with certification in discipline, BS degree preferred. May be substituted with Military Training in Biomedical or Diagnostic Imaging. Demonstrate excellent managerial, communication, organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills; able to work independently but also as part of a team.

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Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Full-time (40 hours) Shift Details: Monday thru Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. On call required. Some holidays or weekends as the job requires.