Biomedical Engineering Technologist

Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Health is seeking an experienced Biomedical Engineering Technologist to oversee regular equipment inspections, training, and on-call maintenance of hospital medical devices and equipment. The role covers testing, calibration and repair of ventilators, anesthesia machines, monitors, and infant incubators, plus networked device support and documentation.

Mandatory qualifications include a Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology
• CET or CBET certification preferred
• 3 years of experience in medical equipment support preferred
• 1 year of experience with ventilators and anesthesia machines preferred
• 1 year of experience with medical networks preferred
• Applicants with proven equivalent and related training may be considered

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade medical equipment and systems to ensure safe operation
• Carry out preventative maintenance routines, inspections and evaluations
• Support networked medical devices and infrastructure
• Perform incoming inspection of new equipment and prepare it for clinical use
• Determine tool, instrumentation and spare part needs for maintenance
• Maintain work documentation and equipment inventory
• Participate in selection and evaluation of medical equipment
• Provide training and consultation to promote proper use and care of equipment
• Perform risk management activities (incidents, safety recalls)
• Perform other duties as required

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology

Tools

Safety analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Biomedical Engineering Technologist to support us in ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive program of regular equipment inspections, training, as well as regular and emergency on-call maintenance of Hospital medical devices and equipment.

In this role you will

• Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade medical equipment and systems (e.g., Ventilators, Anesthesia Gas Machines, Patient monitoring equipment, infant incubators) to ensure it is operating safely, effectively and efficiently
• Carry out preventative maintenance routines, inspections and evaluations using a variety of test equipment and tools such as safety analyzers, conductivity meters, oscilloscopes, multi-meters and defibrillator testers to ensure medical equipment is in proper working order
• Support of networked medical devices and associated network system infrastructure
• Perform incoming inspection of new equipment, such as receiving, documenting, assembling, installing, conducting performance and safety testing, obtaining necessary legal approvals, coordinating the connection of the systems to the hospital network, and other specific activities dictated by the equipment or system(s) to prepare it for clinical use
• Determine tool, instrumentation and spare part requirements for equipment maintenance and assist clinical areas in ordering accessories and supplies by identifying suitable sources
• Maintain work documentation and equipment inventory information
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of medical equipment
• Provide training and consultation to promote the proper use and care of equipment
• Perform risk management activities (e.g., incident investigations, managing safety alerts/recalls, proactively identifying safety-relates issues)
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology or a Diploma in Electronics Technology from an accredited educational institution

Preferred

• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) through OACETT
• Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist (CBET) through ICC
• 3 years of experience in medical equipment support
• 1 yearof experience with ventilators and anesthesia machines
• 1 yearof experience with medical networks
• Applicants with proven equivalent and related training and experience may also be considered

Skills or Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of physiological measurement techniques
• Knowledge of electronic repair procedures and techniques
• Familiarity with electro-medical safety standards and concepts
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record