Biomedical Equipment Technician (SOG/ST 4) - Mandeville Regional Hospital

Qualification and Experience

• Associate Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology plus a minimum of two years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment. 

OR 

• Associate Degree in Electronics Technology or Diploma in Electrical Engineering specializing in Instrumentation and Control with a minimum of three years’ experience. 

Specific Knowledge and Required Skills

• Knowledge of the technical aspects of medical equipment operation, repair, and maintenance. 
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology as applied to use of biomedical equipment.
• Knowledge of colour code conventions used in wiring and component marking.
• Skill in colour vision, manual dexterity, and hand-to-eye coordination. 
• Must be detail-oriented, enjoy working with hands, and have excellent troubleshooting skills. 
• Ability to analyze, conduct repairs, test and maintain accurate records of medical equipment. 
• Ability to interpret schematics, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment, and to kneel, bend, stand, push/pull equipment carts, during equipment repair. 

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Installing, calibrates, maintains, repairs, and inspects medical equipment and instrumentation, including life support equipment using hand and power tools, measuring devices, and knowledge of manufacturers’ manuals, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Making recommendations regarding the purchase of medical equipment. 
• Making recommendations regarding equipment to be discontinued or “Board of Surveyed”. 
• Performing preventative maintenance and safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems. 
• Reviewing outcome of preventative maintenance actions and make recommendations to supervisor. 
• Diagnosing and corrects system equipment malfunctions. 
• Providing technical assistance and instructions to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance. 
• Assisting with in-service educational programmes on use of equipment.
• Completing works orders and provide updates to immediate supervisor in a timely manner. 
• Assisting at other Hospitals and Health Facilities within the SRHA with repairs, maintenance and servicing of Biomedical Equipment. 
• Participating in conferences, tender evaluation, meetings, workshops, seminars, and training, as required. 
• Checking equipment in ambulances for functionality daily. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Exposure to possible hazards including exposure to infectious disease, ionizing radiation, electric shock, chemical and chemical fumes, high pressure steam, high pressure air, and various other hazards associated with biomedical engineering work. 
• Personal Protective Equipment and safe work practices are required.
• Required to work beyond normal working hours including weekends as the need arises. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.