BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN II

1. JOB TITLE

BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN II

2. DIVISION

EWMSC

3. DEPARTMENT

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING  

4. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Biomedical Technician II will report to the Biomedical Technician III or in accordance with assignment.

5. NATURE & SCOPE

To perform skilled work in the servicing, repairing and maintenance of biomedical equipment under supervision.

6. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Biomedical Technician II would be required to:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on a wide variety of Biomedical and electrical equipment.
• Assist in the repairs, calibration and installation of biomedical equipment.
• Assist in the monitoring of equipment in relation to user activities and making recommendations on same.
  • Monitor the duties and coach technicians on the repair and maintenance of equipment on which each is   specialised.
    • Maintain accurate records of all time spent on jobs.
    • Ensure that the technical effectiveness of activities are conducted.
    • Ensure that the completion of operational goals and objectives are efficiently achieved.
    • Display initiative with regards to work.
    • Perform other related duties as directed by the appropriate organisational relationship.

7.  KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication (oral/written) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Sound knowledge of International Organisational for Standardisation (ISO).
• Sound presentation skills.
• Excellent supervisory skill.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships.
• Excellent interpretation of schematic diagrams to perform effective repair and maintenance on basic and major biomedical equipment.
• To keep up to date with changes in the engineering environment.
• Physical strength and dexterity to assist with lifting, pushing or handling heavy objects and the ability to work with a variety hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in tight spaces.
• Ability to sit or stand for long time periods.
  • Excellent Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
  • Knowledge of computer hardware, software and programming skills in the applied field.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of troubleshooting techniques on biomedical equipment or in a related technical field.
  • An understanding of the ethics of hospital practices as well as the hazards and safety considerations to patients and staff.

8.  MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician (EEET) in a related field and/or training in a technical environment.
  • Sound knowledge of the Anatomy and Physiology of the human body as it relates to biomedical equipment.
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience in the maintenance of biomedical equipment or in a related technical field.
    • Proficient in the use of computers with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Any other equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

9.  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Biomedical Technician I

10.  COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

• Biomedical Technicians
• Medical Staff
• Nursing Staff
• Allied Staff

External:

• External Stakeholders