Clinical Engineering Technician

TTM Healthcare Limited; Ballinasloe; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Healthcare Limited is seeking a Clinical Engineering Technician for Portiuncula University Hospital in Co. Galway.

The role supports the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care in an acute setting. The position involves servicing electro-medical equipment, performing routine maintenance, calibration, and safety testing, plus participation in fault investigations and equipment acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 7+ in one of the listed engineering disciplines.
• Equivalent qualification accepted.
• High standard of suitability and administrative capacity.
• Flexibility to provide Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering services outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Service/repair electro-medical equipment in workshop and on-site as directed.
• Provide routine service, calibration, performance testing, and electrical safety testing.
• Carry out acceptance testing of new equipment procured by the hospital.
• Assist in fault investigations and safety/compliance documentation.
• Advise on procurement, service and disposal of equipment.
• Train hospital staff in use and servicing of equipment.

Skills

Electrical

Electronic

Biomedical

Education

NFQ Level 7+ in Electrical / Electronic / Biomedical Engineering

Equivalent qualification in listed disciplines

Job description

Clinical Engineering Technician

Location: Portiuncula University Hospital, Co. Galway

Working Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

TTM Healthcare is recruiting a Clinical Engineering Technician. This is an excellent opportunity in an acute setting.

Purpose Of The Role

To provide Clinical Engineering services to support the delivery of a safe and high quality service to patients at Portiuncula University Hospital in conjunction with the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree.
• Maintain throughout the Group's awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
• Engage in performance management systems as part of the role and be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme
• To service/repair of electro-medical equipment in both the workshop and on-site (including front line) as directed by the Head of the Department.
• To provide routine service, calibration, performance testing, and electrical safety testing of electro-medical equipment as part of the Department's Preventative Maintenance Programme.
• To provide acceptance testing of new equipment procured by Portiuncula University Hospital
• To co-operate and assist in equipment fault investigations.
• To ensure that all safety requirements, statutory and recommended are satisfied ensuring the safest environment for patients, staff, and others associated with the operation, control and application of electro-medical equipment.
• To ensure all service and repairs are carried out in a fashion that complies with both manufacturer's recommendation and accepted best practice.
• To carry out all work and duties in a manner that reflects optimum safety/assurance for patient and staff alike.
• To prepare and maintain all necessary documentation and records relating to duties performed.
• To provide advice relating to equipment procurement, service and disposal.
• To assist in advising and training hospital staff in the use and service of equipment as directed by the Head of the Department.
• To participate in any necessary training programmes and attends any training courses necessary to maintain or develop staff expertise.
• Develop or participate in research activities in the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.
• To assemble, modify, design or manufacture equipment for use by medical, surgical and diagnostic staff required for research, demonstration or teaching purposes as directed by the Head of the Department.
• To contribute to the management of the spare parts inventory and workshop operational policy.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of the Department.
• Be available for consultation with medical, paramedical, technical and administrative staff on appropriate matters
• Contribute where required to the planning and equipping of new installations
• From time to time, work outside normal hours, so that equipment can be returned to clinical use as soon as possible.

Key Requirements

Candidates must,

• Hold as a minimum a recognised qualification at National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), Level 7 or higher, in one of the following engineering disciplines;
  • Electronic,
  • Electrical,
  • Instrument Physics,
  • Industrial Instrumentation,
  • Applied Physics,
  • Mechanical,
  • Mechtronic,
  • Biomedical Engineering

Or

• Hold a recognised qualification at least equivalent to one of the above;

And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and administrative capacity) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Flexibility will be a key feature of this position, you may be asked to provide Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering services outside your normal contracted hours from time to time.

The Successful candidate must be strong in the following competencies

• Planning & Organising
• Team Skills
• Commitment To Providing A Quality Service
• Knowledge & Professional Knowledge
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills