Biomedical Equipment Technician (SOG/ST4)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position: Biomedical Equipment Technician (SOG/ST4) for Mandeville Regional Hospital

Qualifications

• 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 with a minimum of three years’ experience.

Required Knowledge and 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, repair, 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.
• Good knowledge of Computerized (software) Applications.
• Sound Communication skills.
• Excellent Time Management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Installing, calibrating, maintaining, repairing, and inspecting medical equipment and instrumentation, including life support equipment using hand and power tools, measuring devices, and knowledge of manufacturers’ manuals, and  troubleshooting techniques.
• Giving recommendations regarding purchase of medical equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance and safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
• Reviewing outcome of preventative maintenance actions and make recommendations to supervisor
  and Maintenance Manager concerning improvements.
• Diagnosing and correct system equipment malfunctions.
• Maintaining documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.
• Providing technical assistance and instructions to personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Personnel Officer
Mandeville Regional Hospital
32 Hargreaves Avenue
Mandeville
Machester

 

Fax: (876) 625-8493

Email: nickesha.powell@srha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed