BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Engineering Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves evaluating and ensuring the safety of medical equipment, providing educational support, and collaborating with clinical staff across various facilities. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on delivering exceptional health services, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Northern British Columbia.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Leadership development opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Spectacular outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in Biomedical Equipment Technology.
• Must be eligible for membership in Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new equipment and ensure safety of medical equipment.
• Provide educational support and technical information to clinical staff.
• Perform scheduled inspections and maintain related records.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment Usage

Education

Graduation from a recognized program in Biomedical Equipment Technology

Eligibility for membership in Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.

Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License

Tools

Meditech

Windows-based programs

Data analysis tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Biomedical Engineering Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Biomedical Engineering department.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Biomedical Engineering Technologist provides services in the facility they work from and travels throughout Northern Health to provide a variety of technical functions related to the Biomedical Engineering Program. These functions include evaluating new equipment, ensuring the safety of medical equipment, repairing equipment, performing scheduled inspections and tests, maintaining related records, and providing clinical staff with educational support and technical information. They report to a lead technologist and work in collaboration with colleagues in Biomed and ITS to serve Northern Health staff (the end users).

About University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)

UHNBC is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital:

1. Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
2. Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program.
3. Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT, and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations, and new equipment since 2001, including:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

About Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health, and culture for northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies create excellent opportunities for investors, employers, and employees. The city offers affordable housing, land prices, and transportation costs, with short and quick commutes, resulting in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Wages are above provincial averages, providing residents with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. With a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000, Prince George is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. It is also home to the University of Northern British Columbia—Canada’s Green University. The warm, friendly, and diverse community spirit makes it an attractive place to live. For more information, visit Prince George.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

As part of your application, upload:

• Registration number (if part of a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts, etc.
• It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in Biomedical Equipment Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be eligible for membership in Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License required.

Skills and Abilities

• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Supports professional practice decisions with current research and best practices.
• Communication: Effectively communicates with clients, families, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team using oral, written, and digital means. Resolves conflicts effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluates data from multiple sources to solve problems and make decisions using a systems approach.
• Management: Organizes work, sets objectives, prioritizes, manages time and resources, promotes teamwork, supervises responsibilities, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Fosters staff morale and engagement, plans for change and innovation, implements policies, and pursues ongoing professional development.
• Teamwork: Promotes collaboration and excellence in client care.
• Equipment: Skilled in using Meditech, Windows-based programs, data analysis tools, email, word processing, and related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

About Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, providing hospital and community health services in over 25 communities and 55 First Nations communities, serving a population of 300,000. With over 7,000 staff, we deliver exceptional health services through hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services.