Clinical Engineering Technician - HR26360

St. Vincent's University Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin invites applications for a Clinical Engineering Technician in the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department.

The role focuses on diagnosing and maintaining electro-medical equipment, supporting safety programmes, and advising on new technology implementations. The successful candidate will work to ensure maximum uptime of medical devices, participate in CPD activities and contribute to national accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in maintenance of electro-medical equipment.
• Knowledge of HIQA Standards and healthcare regulations.
• Ability to train staff and support CPD.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic and IT issues in medical devices to maximise uptime.
• Maintain electro-medical equipment to safety, accuracy and reliability standards.
• Assist with preventive maintenance schedules and safety programmes.
• Advise on selection, testing, commissioning and safety of new equipment.
• Manage records and use SVHG maintenance system (ECRI-AIMS) for equipment upkeep.
• Advise on new technical installations/projects as required.
• Support staff in implementing technology for patient care.
• Provide user training as part of CPD and participate in training.
• Engage in CPD, SVHG mandatory training and accreditation programs (JCI/HIQA).
• Engage with BEAI and Engineers Ireland.

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Engineering Technician in the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department of St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Job Details

Reference

HR26360

Job Nature

Full Time Permanent

Job Location

St Vincent's University Hospital

Grade

Clinical Engineering Technician

Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries to

Mr Vineesh Nair, Chief Clinical Engineer, Telephone: [phone], E-mail – [e-mail]

Mr Joe Clarke, Principal Clinical Engineer, Telephone: [phone], Email – [e-mail].

Applications for St. Vincent’s University Hospital job vacancies will only be accepted through SVUH Careers Page.

Any applications submitted after the vacancy has closed will not be accepted.

You will receive a confirmation email within 2 working days that your application has been received. We highly recommend that you contact us by emailing [e-mail] if you do not hear from us.

Closing date of applications: 08/09/2026.

Key Responsibilities

Operational

• Apply their ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, IT problems/issues associated with medical devices using their knowledge, qualifications, training and/or experience in order to ensure maximum uptime of medical device equipment.
• Provide maintenance services for electro medical equipment in respect of its functional, electronic, optical, electrical and mechanical aspects to a standard of safety, accuracy and reliability consistent with its function and with professional standards.
• Assist with the co-ordination and implementation of the preventative schedule maintenance and safety programmes.
• Advise on the selection, specification, acceptance testing, commissioning and safety of new equipment and services.
• Participate in the implementation and on-going use of the SVHG Maintenance Management and Asset Register System (ECRI-AIMS) ensuring all equipment is maintained to relevant standards and appropriate records are available at all times.
• Advise where required, on new technical installations/projects.
• Support the nursing, medical and technical staff in the implementation of technology involved in patient care.
• Participate as required in education and training
• Provide user/staff training as necessary as part of CPD.
• Partake in appropriate and relevant CPD.
• Actively participate in SVHG accreditation programmes, JCI and HIQA.
• Partake in national professional societies e.g. BEAI, Engineers Ireland.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example; Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.

To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements and regulations including maintaining the workshop areas, tools and test equipment.
• Perform as required routine QA checking and participate in risk management occurrence form management reviews (RMOF).
• Partake in hazard alert investigation, management and reporting.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and participate as required in education and training and SVHG mandatory training.
• Be professionally responsible for all aspects of the post.

Our Requirements

Candidate Information Booklet

This booklet contains all the information candidates need to know about the role.