Biomedical Equipment Technologist II

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is looking for a Biomedical Equipment Technician II in Grande Prairie. The role involves management of medical technology with responsibilities in technical support and repairs. Successful candidates will hold a diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology and have the necessary certification.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance: up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Two year diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology from an accredited institute required.
• Active or eligible for registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with ASET.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical support, repairs, and preventative maintenance for complex medical equipment.
• Ensure equipment meets safety and performance standards.
• Operate Clinical Engineering computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology

Job description

Your Opportunity:

As a member of the Clinical Engineering North Zone team, the Biomedical Equipment Technician II is responsible for the management of technology including technical support, repairs and preventative maintenance for complex medical equipment and systems to ensure patient and staff safety and reliability. Key responsibilities are: Prioritization, scheduling, and management of assigned workload. Ensures clinical and non-clinical equipment meets pertinent safety, performance and technical standards and that is performing to technical and clinical specifications; prepares appropriate documentation. Operation of the Clinical Engineering computerized maintenance management system (CMMS/eFacilities), utilizing computer skills for inputting and retrieval of equipment history, and generation of computerized work orders and reports. Develops and maintains familiarity with the patient care programs of supported areas and professional competence with respect to the equipment in these areas by reading relevant literature and manuals, and by attending meetings and educational/ training sessions. Maintains liaison with medical and clinical staff, manufacturers and suppliers. Reviews hazard reports, recalls notices and medical device alerts; assesses the impact on supported areas and advises Clinical Engineering management on appropriate corrective action. Zone travel and On-Call duties as required. Participates in department safety and Work Health and Safety activities. Other related duties as required. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Biomedical Equipment Technologist (BMET) II, you will provide assurance testing, maintenance and repair of complex medical, biomedical and electronic devices or systems.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Biomedical Equipment Tech II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Clinical Engineering North Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 19-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 07-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $38.39 Maximum Salary: $49.34 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a two year diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology from an accredited Institute of Technology. Active or eligible for registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.