Biomedical Equipment Technician (SOG/ST 4) - Falmouth Hospital

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Biomedical Technician is responsible for the support and the operational efficiency of the Unit by testing, inspecting, calibrating and repairing of biomedical equipment and systems. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all biomedical equipment and system are operating efficiently within minimal downtime. 

The incumbent will also be expected to: 

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled maintenance of biomedical equipment such as dental chairs, suction machines, blood pressure machines, autoclaves and dialysis systems as directed while ensuring safe and effective operating conditions 
• Install, commission/decommissions and assemble biomedical equipment 
• Test and calibrate components using a variety of manuals, troubleshooting techniques, and code requirements 
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions with accuracy and precision by testing the functionality of equipment taking into account accuracy, sensitivity, and selectivity measurements 
• Ensure biomedical equipment and internal circuitry meets standard requirements in conducting installation 
• Inform biomedical equipment users and the Biomedical Engineer of status update or maintenance needs identified 
• Liaise with clinical staff to identify and remedy scheduling problems 
• Maintain documentation of new equipment, inspection and equipment repair and failures
• Provide guidance to medical staff on how to operate biomedical equipment 
• Assist with other maintenance activities as directed by the Maintenance Manager
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the Maintenance Manager 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering 
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar capacity 
• Any equivalent combination of qualification and experience 

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Good customer relations skills 
• Knowledge of technical aspects of biomedical equipment and its operation, repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology as applied to the use of biomedical equipment
• Ability to analyze, repair and test biomedical equipment and systems 
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment; to push/pull equipment carts
• Ability to run diagnostic programs and tests 

NB. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.