Biomedical Engineering Technologist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Biomedical Engineering Technologist to provide technical support for medical devices used in patient care. Candidates should have a degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering and strong communication skills. Certification with CTTAM is necessary, and the role involves ensuring safety and efficiency in medical equipment maintenance. Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Clinical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
• Registration with CTTAM required, or student/provisional registration may be considered.
• Must obtain certification as Engineering Technologist within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support for medical devices in clinical and allied health departments.
• Maintain complex medical devices at high efficiency to ensure safe patient care.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and engineering concepts.

Skills

Good English communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Customer service focus

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficiency in PC use

Education

Graduation from an Electronics Technology or Biomedical Engineering program

Tools

Medical devices

Office productivity software

Job description

Overview

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Main Function

To provide a safe environment for all patients and staff through the application of approved engineering concepts and repair methods relative to systems used in patient care areas.

Position Overview

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Responsibilities

The Biomedical Engineering Technologist is responsible for daily technical support activities related to equipment and devices used within the clinical, allied health, and/or support service departments to which they are assigned. The major responsibility is ensuring that all complex medical devices used are maintained at a high degree of efficiency to ensure effective, safe care of the patient and safe use for the operator.

Experience

• Prior experience directly related to Clinical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduation from an Electronics Technology or specific Biomedical Engineering Technology program from an accredited education institution required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registration with CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba Inc.) required.
• Registration as student, technician, or provisional technologist member may be considered.
• Must have, or obtain within six months of completion of experience eligibility requirement, certification as an Engineering Technologist by CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba Inc.).
• Certification as a Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist (CBET(c)) with The Canadian Board of Examiners for Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians would be an asset.

Qualifications And Skills

• Working knowledge of plumbing, hydraulics and/or electronic installations is an asset.
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology; may be obtained via coursework or self-study if not previously possessed.
• Good English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to grasp concepts quickly, and a strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound judgments.
• Proficiency in PC use and office productivity software (word processor, spreadsheet, database).
• LEADS in a Caring Environment framework familiarity is noted as part of provincial health system adoption.

Physical Requirements

• Walking long distances, long periods of standing, and lifting equipment, supplies, parts, etc. (approximately 25 kg).
• Ability to work with small delicate instrumentation requiring manual dexterity and normal vision, with or without correction.
• May be exposed to solvents and chemicals used in electronic maintenance.
• May travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.