Biomedical Engineering Technologist

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Biomedical Engineer to join their team in Vernon, B.C. This full-time position involves providing biomedical engineering services, ensuring the effective use of medical technology in a 400 bed hospital. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and be responsible for maintaining and repairing medical equipment while supporting clinical staff. This role offers a promising career with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, training opportunities, and a significant work-life balance.

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

• Graduation from a recognized program in Biomedical Equipment Technology, or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for membership in Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.
• Previous experience with medical imaging and x-ray equipment is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide biomedical engineering services for medical technology utilization.
• Evaluate and perform technical evaluations on new medical equipment.
• Maintain and repair medical equipment in various settings.
• Manage medical equipment inventory and liaise with vendors.
• Perform scheduled inspections and tests, maintaining records.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Biomedical Equipment Technology Program

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health are seeking a Biomedical Engineer to join the team on a full time term basis out of our beautiful Vernon, B.C location.

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!

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in Biomedical Equipment Technology Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
• Must be eligible for membership in Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.
• Previous experience with medical imaging and x-ray equipment would be considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License required.