Field Service Engineer – Diagnostic Imaging (CT, PET & Nuclear)
Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about your experience with complex electromechanical or electronic systems, even outside healthcare.
What they are checking: Whether their background transfers to imaging, since the posting welcomes people new to the industry.
How do you approach learning a new, complex technology?
What they are checking: Whether they can make the most of the comprehensive training on offer.
Tell me about a time you had to work with colleagues remotely to solve a problem.
What they are checking: Whether they use their team and support resources well instead of struggling alone.
What would you do
A radiology department is under pressure because their only CT is down and patients are waiting. How do you handle the situation?
What they are checking: Whether they work fast but safely while keeping staff informed.
How do you build strong relationships with hospital staff on your patch?
What they are checking: Whether they see trust and communication as part of the service job.
The role is based in Birmingham but supports the wider UK. How do you feel about travel?
What they are checking: Whether they are realistic about travel and flexible working demands.
About the work
Walk me through how you'd approach a CT system that's down with an unclear error.
What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose complex system-level faults logically across hardware and software.
What do you know about how CT, PET and nuclear medicine systems differ technically?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the basics of the technologies they'll support.
What safety precautions matter when working on equipment that uses ionizing radiation or radioactive sources?
What they are checking: Whether they take radiation safety seriously for themselves, staff and patients.
How do you keep accurate service records?
What they are checking: Whether they understand documentation is required for compliance and future troubleshooting.
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