Rental Technician

Austin Fraser; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical technology company is seeking a Rental Technician responsible for preparing, installing, and maintaining specialist medical devices in various environments. Candidates should have experience in medical devices, good communication skills, and a full driving license. This role requires working safely and proactively in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical device environment is advantageous.
• Full driving license is essential (maximum of 6 points).
• Knowledge of UDI/Barcoding and traceability systems.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and removal of medical devices and equipment.
• Decontamination of medical devices upon return from customer sites.
• Providing technical advice regarding medical devices/equipment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work quickly and safely

Job description

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JOB PURPOSE

The Rental Technician is responsible for the preparation, installation, and maintenance of specialist medical devices and equipment in community and acute environments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Rental Technician should have the following qualifications and experience as a minimum:

• Previous experience in a medical device environment is advantageous
• Experience in a mechanical or electrical environment
• Awareness of health and safety in a technical setting, including manual handling
• Full driving license is essential (maximum of 6 points)
• Effective communication skills with customers and colleagues
• Ability to work quickly, safely, and methodically
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Good IT skills, including Outlook, PDA/Smartphone, and ERP systems
• Knowledge of UDI/Barcoding and traceability systems
• Flexible approach to working conditions and changes in the work environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Rental Technician will be responsible for:

• Installation, maintenance, and removal of medical devices and equipment
• Decontamination of medical devices upon return from customer sites
• Electrical safety testing and diagnostic assessments on electrical equipment
• Delivering and collecting medical equipment/devices as per customer contracts
• Providing technical advice and assistance regarding medical devices/equipment
• Servicing existing installations to standard
• Adapting procedures and developing solutions to technical problems
• Using company systems to maintain up-to-date customer records
• Managing stock to meet business needs
• Providing an out-of-hours on-call service on a 7-day shift pattern, including unsociable hours
• Working safely and proactively addressing health, safety, and environmental issues
• Adopting new methods and technologies as introduced by the company and undergoing necessary training