Clinical Engineering Technician

TTM Healthcare Solutions; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Healthcare Solutions advertises a Clinical Engineering Technician position based at Portiuncula University Hospital in Co. Galway.

The role covers on-site and workshop servicing of electro-medical equipment, calibration, safety testing, and preventative maintenance under the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering team. The candidate must hold a NFQ Level 7+ engineering qualification in relevant disciplines and be capable of flexibility, including after-hours work and training involvement

Qualifications

• Minimum NFQ Level 7+ qualification in one of the specified engineering disciplines.
• Flexible to provide Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering services outside normal hours.
• Strong planning, organizing, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, high-quality service to patients in Portiuncula University Hospital.
• Service/repair of electro-medical equipment in workshop and on-site as directed.
• Provide routine service, calibration, performance testing, and electrical safety testing.

Skills

Planning & Organising

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Team Skills

Education

NFQ Level 7+ engineering qualification (Electronic/Electrical/Instrument Physics/Industrial Instrumentation/Applied Physics/Mechanical/Mechtronic/Biomedical Engineering)

Job description

Clinical Engineering Technician

Location: Portiuncula University Hospital, Co. Galway

Working Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

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 Groups 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 Groups 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 th 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

If you meet the above requirements,

Skills: Clinical Engineering Technician TPBN1_IJ