SENIOR RADIOLOGY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Company: University of Missouri Health Care
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Shift: Full Time - Flexible based on workload - 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Department: Clinical Engineering

Compensation:

- Base - $37.75 to $61.50 Hourly - Depending on Experience

- Retention Bonus: Earn up to $20,000 in retention incentives, paid on your anniversary each year:

o Year 2: $3,000

o Year 3: $4,000

o Year 4: $5,500

o Year 5: $7,500

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Senior Radiology Equipment Engineer, you will take on a vital role ensuring the functionality, safety, and optimal performance of advanced imaging and radiological systems. Working in a dynamic healthcare environment, your expertise will be the cornerstone of maintaining cutting-edge equipment that directly impacts patient care. From troubleshooting complex technical issues to managing the lifecycle of essential diagnostic devices, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with innovative technology, with a focus on Siemens equipment. You'll collaborate with clinical teams and support departments, providing leadership and mentorship to team members, while playing a key role in the seamless delivery of healthcare services.

This role is based in Columbia, Missouri, and involves local travel within the region. With a variable work schedule, including opportunities for overtime, your contributions will help maintain consistent coverage for critical equipment. The healthcare environment operates 24/7, and your technical acumen, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence will directly support its mission of exceptional patient care.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology, supported by an associate's degree, specialized military training, or a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering. With a proven track record of at least six years in hospital imaging service or manufacturer's imaging service roles (or five years with a bachelor's degree), you bring a wealth of expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting complex imaging systems. Your combination of education, hands-on experience, and technical proficiency positions you as a vital asset in ensuring the safety and reliability of advanced radiology equipment.

Beyond the basics, you stand out with sought-after certifications like Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), showcasing your commitment to excellence and professional growth. Advanced training in modalities such as CT, MR, or Nuclear Medicine further sets you apart as a leader in your field. Detail-oriented and adaptable, you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation and collaboration drive results. You're ready to take on a senior role that not only values your expertise but also gives you the opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

- See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform routine and highly complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, trouble shooting, repair and calibration of complex therapeutic and diagnostic devices and systems.

Resolve highly complex equipment failures that have immediate risks to patient safety, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of imaging techniques, technologies, radiological practices and procedures.

Collaborate with other facility support departments, including Engineering Services (ES), Information Technology and Information Security Officer (IT/ISO).

Utilize advanced radiological test equipment, including but not limited to radiation dosimeters, calibration phantoms, high voltage testing devices, KV and MA meters and monitor calibration devices in addition to common test equipment including electrical safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, patient simulators, pulse generators, network analyzers, and multimeters, among others.

Manage the lifecycle of other medical devices and systems such as life support, dialysis, and monitoring.

Complete assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex therapeutic, diagnostic and life support medical devices and systems, including inspections, regular and unscheduled maintenance, and planning for end-of-life replacement in conjunction with clinical services.

Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all work activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Provide leadership in troubleshooting and decision-making for complex or high-priority equipment issues.

Ensure that equipment meets clinical needs and suggest improvements or new technologies to optimize patient care.

Support junior-level radiology equipment specialists, acting as a mentor and guide and ensuring effective collaboration within the team and with clinical staff.

Deep knowledge of radiology equipment, imaging techniques, and advanced diagnostic technologies.

Proficiency in using specialized test equipment (e.g., dosimeters, oscilloscopes, multimeters).

Proficient computer skills and familiarity with CMMS or similar systems for documentation and workflow management.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Strong attention to detail. Ability to effectively use hand and power tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must reside within 50 miles of University Hospital in Columbia, MO

Qualification Path 1

- Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) in biomedical, electrical, computer, or information technology, specialized military training, or the equivalent combination of related education and experience.

- Six (6) years of hospital imaging service or manufacturers imaging service experience.

Qualification Path 2

- Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering.

- Five (5) years of hospital imaging service or manufacturers imaging service experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Certification in Certified Radiology Equipment Specialists (CRES) or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET).

- Factory trained in CT/MR/NucMed or equivalent industry training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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