Biomedical Electronics Technologist

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Laval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A military organization is seeking a Biomedical Electronics Technologist to provide technical maintenance and repair support for medical and dental equipment. Candidates must have a Diploma of Technology in Biomedical Engineering and relevant experience. The role involves ensuring medical devices' accurate performance and maintaining equipment as per industry standards. Opportunities exist for further training and career advancement.

Benefits

Paid education options

Benefits and pension contributions possible

Opportunities for further courses and training

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a Diploma of Technology in Biomedical Engineering from an accredited Canadian institution.
• At least six months of recent work experience as a Biomedical Electronics Technologist.
• Recent graduates within the last 12 months are exempt from experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical equipment according to Canadian Standards Association specifications.
• Provide technical maintenance and repair support for medical and dental equipment.
• Make maintenance visits to medical establishments within the CAF regularly.

Skills

Technical maintenance

Repair support

Electronic instrumentation

Workshop tools

Education

Diploma of Technology in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

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Overview

As a member of the military, Biomedical Electronics Technologists provide technical maintenance and repair support for medical and dental equipment used in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). They use electronic instrumentation and workshop tools to ensure the accurate performance of medical devices.

The primary responsibility of the Biomedical Electronics Technologist is to maintain medical equipment according to the specifications of both the Canadian Standards Association and the manufacturer. This includes devices such as:

• Operating room monitors and devices;
• Intensive care unit monitors and devices;
• Emergency room monitors and devices;
• Medical laboratory equipment;
• Diagnostic imaging equipment.

Work environment

They may work in regional repair facilities, at Canadian Field Hospitals, Advanced Surgical Centres, or on ships worldwide, performing repairs and maintenance. They must make maintenance visits to medical establishments within the CAF regularly.

If you choose a career in the Regular Force, after completing all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While postings can be flexible, accommodations cannot always be guaranteed, so relocations are likely. If you join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit, working part-time outside of training, typically one night per week and some weekends, with the possibility of full-time employment.

Entry plans

• Direct Entry Options
• Paid Education Options

The minimum education requirement is a Diploma of Technology in Biomedical Engineering from an accredited Canadian institution and at least six months of recent work experience as a Biomedical Electronics Technologist. Recent graduates within the last 12 months are exempt from the work experience requirement.

The CAF may place qualified candidates directly into on-the-job training after basic training.

For more information, contact a Canadian Forces Health Services Recruiter: [e-mail]

Training

The initial training is the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This physically demanding course covers core skills and knowledge for all trades. Afterward, Biomedical Electronics Technologists complete approximately one year of on-job training under supervision, with opportunities to develop specialized skills through further courses and on-the-job training, including:

• Technical Administration
• Leadership and Management
• Service tech courses

Part-time options

Reserve Force members train to the same standards as Regular Force members, beginning with basic military training and completing up to one year of supervised on-the-job training. They may serve part-time at Health Services Clinics or full-time at some units, earning 92.8% of Regular Force pay, with benefits and pension contributions possible.

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