Engineering Coordinator (1st Shift; Mon-Fri; 900-1730) - Radiology

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology Engineering is seeking an Engineering Coordinator to Install, repair, and maintain complex radiological diagnostic imaging equipment and associated components/equipment. This position is intended to have a focus on ultrasound devices (subject to future change). A successful candidate will create and manage safe, functional, sustainable, and attractive solutions for products and facilities through innovative design and the efficient use of resources while meeting regulatory requirements. Develop and implement practical, creative, functional, safe, and affordable solutions to technical problems using scientific knowledge, ingenuity, and mathematics and engineering principles within Radiology Engineering.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in a STEM field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Typically, 1-3 years’ experience in electronics design, assembly, and/or trouble shooting.
• Knowledge of digital and analog electronics, high voltage distribution systems and electro-mechanical devices.
• Knowledge and experience with networking and computer operating systems is required.
• A high mechanical aptitude.
• Fundamental knowledge in physics including interactions between electromagnetic waves and matter.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Management Driver’s safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Basic working knowledge of diagnostic imaging equipment, radiation detection and radioisotope principles.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Experience in the assembly, installation, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical/electrical components and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess information and determine methodology to be used to complete project.
• Perform short term work assignments, typically within the department.
• Perform complex tasks in accordance with design specs and standards.
• Communicate with project team members to assure project coordination.
• Review completed work to assure it meets all relevant specifications and regulations.
• Communicate with customer to verify finished product meets customer expectations and industry standards.
• Understand and use engineering principles and the scientific methods.
• Communicate complicated engineering concepts.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Knowledge of and experience with designing, testing and fabricating components, devices, and other projects.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to a variety of situations.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level