Clinical Field Engineer

Uniphar Medtech; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Clinical Field Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of delivering innovative medical technologies. This role involves maintaining and repairing essential medical devices in healthcare settings, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible. With a focus on customer satisfaction and teamwork, you'll play a crucial role in the healthcare ecosystem. If you have a background in electronics or electrical engineering and are passionate about making a difference in the medical field, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a career that combines technical expertise with a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in electronics or electrical engineering is essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and repair medical devices in hospitals.
• Provide first-level customer training and support for equipment.

Skills

Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Numerical Skills

Education

Formal Qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Patient Physiological Monitors

Defibrillators

ECG Recorders

Ventilators

Clinical Networks

Contrast Injectors

Job description

Uniphar - Who we are

With 3,000+ employees across Ireland, the UK, Europe, MENA, and the U.S., Uniphar partners with 200+ top pharmaco-medical manufacturers, delivering specialised, tech-enabled solutions through its three divisions: Medtech, Supply Chain & Retail, and Pharma.

This opportunity is within Uniphar Medtech, a division dedicated to delivering innovative medical technologies and solutions.

The Role:

Clinical Field Engineer, primarily working in the Ulster region, responsible for routine maintenance, repair, and installation of devices at customer sites and in workshops.

Based in Belfast, covering mainly the Ulster region, with occasional travel nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Install, commission, and repair a variety of medical devices in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
2. Provide first-level customer training and clinical support for equipment.
3. Handle equipment such as Patient Physiological Monitors, Defibrillators, ECG Recorders, Ventilators, Clinical Networks, and Contrast Injectors.
4. Manage customer relations with an emphasis on communication and satisfaction.
5. Participate in an "out of hours" emergency call rota.

Role Requirements

Essential:

• Formal qualification in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Valid Working Permit, if applicable.
• Full Clean Driving License, where required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good numerical and computer skills.
• Organizational skills and understanding of health and safety issues.
• Team player with the ability to interact well with staff.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a customer-facing support role.
• Aptitude for IT and networking is an advantage.

Please note that we cannot assist with visa sponsorship; candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.

Cardiac Services

Founded in 1968, Cardiac Services leads in supplying and supporting diagnostic and measurement equipment in Ireland and the UK, focusing on ICU, Coronary Care, Theatre, and Maternity. The business includes divisions providing equipment and supplies for hospitals, EMS, GPs, universities, and B2B sectors, including ventilators, defibrillators, ECG machines, and training equipment.

The Hospital Division focuses on Patient Monitoring, Resuscitation, Cardiology, Surgical Scopes, and Clinical Information Systems, mainly in acute hospital areas. The Service & Education Division offers equipment repair and training courses. More information can be found at http://www.cardiac-services.com.

Cardiac Services is part of the Medtech Division of Uniphar Group.