Biomedical Engineer: Medical Equipment & Tech Maintenance

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

Job summary

NSW Ambulance is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to install, test and maintain critical medical equipment across NSW Ambulance services. The role includes acceptance testing, preventative maintenance, safety testing, and training staff on new devices.

Applicants should have a biomedical engineering degree, strong communication, and proven problem-solving skills, with experience in medical device repair and equipment databases.

Qualifications

• A degree in biomedical engineering from a tertiary institution recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical advice to clinical and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team and prioritise deadlines.
• Experience in testing, repairing and managing medical equipment and knowledge of Australian standards.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to implement system solutions.
• Experience maintaining an equipment database and understanding deployment of mobile apps and mobile telephony with medical tech.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and networking

Responsibilities

• Install and carry out acceptance testing of biomedical equipment and support systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair defective equipment.
• Write testing specifications and ensure safety testing compliance.
• Inspect, test, and calibrate medical devices and technology.
• Support the assessment of new technology and training of staff on equipment.
• Work with paramedics on latest medical tech such as vital signs devices and defibrillators.

Skills

Biomedical engineering knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Independence and teamwork

Testing and repair of medical devices

Problem solving

Equipment database maintenance

Mobile apps deployment awareness

Microsoft Office and networking

Education

Biomedical engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NSW Ambulance is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to install, test and maintain critical medical equipment across NSW Ambulance services. The role includes acceptance testing, preventative maintenance, safety testing, and training staff on new devices.

Applicants should have a biomedical engineering degree, strong communication, and proven problem-solving skills, with experience in medical device repair and equipment databases.