Biomedical Engineering Technologist

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kamloops, B.C. seeks a full-time Biomedical Engineer to provide services that support the effective use of medical technology. Candidates should have strong technical and analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The role includes maintaining and evaluating medical equipment, ensuring its safe use, and offering educational support to clinical staff. Enjoy competitive benefits and a satisfying professional environment.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Biomedical Engineer with strong technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prioritization and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective use of biomedical equipment.
• Evaluate and perform technical evaluations on new medical technologies.
• Maintain and repair medical equipment.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Independence

Job description

Overview

Interior Health are seeking a permanent full time Biomedical Engineer to join the team based at the beautiful Kamloops, B.C on a full time term basis.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Who are we looking for?

The ideal applicant will be a Biomedical Engineer with very strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills; who can demonstrate ability to work independently, prioritize, collaborate and communicate effectively. If this sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you work on?

As a key team member, you will be responsible for providing biomedical engineering services that support the safe, efficient and effective utilization of medical technology at our growing 400 bed tertiary level hospital.

Some Typical Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Applying best practice and knowledge to ensure the safe and effective use of biomedical equipment
• Evaluating and performing technical evaluations on new medical equipment and technologies
• Maintaining and repairing medical equipment in the workshop and in patient-care areas
• Managing medical equipment inventory, sourcing parts, orders and liaising with manufacturers and vendors
• Performing scheduled inspections and tests and maintaining related records
• Providing clinical staff with educational support and technical information

Days of work are Monday-Friday 08:00 to 16:00 with weekends and statutory holidays off.

How Will You Create Impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

What other at Interior Health are saying about the job

“What keeps me coming back is the satisfaction of figuring out the problem. Finding a solution to a new or unique challenge keeps me engaged and excited about coming to work, even after 25 years.”

– Charlotte, Biomedical Engineering Technologist at RIH

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

As a valued member of our team, you can expect many employee services and benefits to support you at every stage of your career such as extended health and dental coverage, defined benefit pension plan, excellent vacation entitlement and access to interesting career growth opportunities to help you learn and enhance your skills.

Come and join us and make a difference in the lives of others!