Biomedical Engineer
Applications are invited to fill the following vacant position at St. Jude Hospital:
Biomedical Engineer
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering with at least 5 years post qualification experience
Or:
Or:
Working Hours:
Forty hours per week, normally between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday and inclusive of weekends, holidays in events of emergencies and based on the needs of the hospital.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Biomedical Technician reports to the Biomedical Manager and is responsible for assembling, inspecting, installing, operating, testing, calibrating, maintaining and repairing all medical equipment, instrumentation and support systems being utilized by the hospital in the delivery of healthcare services. He/She is also responsible for the training, coaching and consulting with staff in the proper and safe use of equipment; and advising management on the procurement of appropriate equipment.
Provide in service training programs, demonstrations, instructions and technical assistance to nursing and medical staff regarding the proper operations and maintenance of equipment.
Implement an effective preventative maintenance program, diagnose equipment malfunctions, perform repairs, correct systems and conduct electrical safety testing of all equipment, medical devices and systems.
Salary will be paid in accordance with the terms stipulated by Government in the Estimates of Expenditure, commensurate with experience and qualifications for the post.
Applications accompanied by resume and certified certificates should be submitted no later than Wednesday September 30th 2015 and sent to:
Human Resources Department St. Jude Hospital, P.O. Box 331 Vieux Fort or apply via this site
Whilst we thank all applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted