Biomedical Engineer: Critical Equipment & Tech Support

NSW Ambulance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Ambulance seeks a Biomedical Engineer Grade 2 to install, test and maintain critical medical equipment across services. You will perform acceptance testing, preventative maintenance, create testing specs and repair devices to ensure patient safety.

The role involves calibrating devices, validating safety standards, evaluating new technology, and training paramedics on equipment such as vital signs monitors and defibrillators.

Qualifications

• A biomedical engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Strong communication skills to advise clinical and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience testing, repairing, and managing medical equipment.
• Experience with equipment databases and mobile tech deployment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and networking.

Responsibilities

• Install and carry out acceptance testing of biomedical equipment and support systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and write testing specifications.
• Repair defective equipment and calibrate devices to standards.
• Inspect, test and ensure safety testing compliance of medical devices.
• Assist in evaluating new technology and training paramedics on equipment.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Medical equipment testing/maintenance

Database management

Mobile devices & network familiarity

Microsoft Office & networking

Education

Biomedical engineering degree

Job description

NSW Ambulance seeks a Biomedical Engineer Grade 2 to install, test and maintain critical medical equipment across services. You will perform acceptance testing, preventative maintenance, create testing specs and repair devices to ensure patient safety.

The role involves calibrating devices, validating safety standards, evaluating new technology, and training paramedics on equipment such as vital signs monitors and defibrillators.