Medical Engineering Assistant Technician - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

NHS; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Medical Engineering Assistant Technician at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and commissioning medical devices across various hospitals. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant engineering qualifications.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Cutting-edge Facilities

Diverse Healthcare Community

Qualifications

• Experience working within an engineering environment with knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of electronics through ONC/BTEC or equivalent with practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing medical devices on-site and in the community.
• Supporting clinical staff with technical information for safe device operation.
• Acceptance testing of new medical devices.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Manual Dexterity

Education

ONC in Engineering Discipline

HNC in Medical Device Maintenance

Job description

Medical Engineering Assistant Technician - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

An exciting opportunity for a Medical Engineering Assistant Technician has arisen within the Medical Engineering Department based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancashire.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working within a small team responsible for the maintenance, repair, management, and commissioning of a wide range of medical devices used throughout the Trust and in the local community. The role will also include working at Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital as required.

Successful candidates will possess:

• The ability to communicate effectively with all members of staff, visitors, and patients
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage their own day-to-day workload
• Experience working within an engineering environment with knowledge of electrical and electronic systems used in medical settings
• ONC in an engineering discipline or equivalent
• A considerate and tactful approach when working close to patients
• The ability to maintain computerized records
• The ability to see projects through to completion

About us

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
• Cutting-edge facilities and technology
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values and recognizes contributions

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer a range of general hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides general hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and helps with conditions like broken bones and minor illnesses.

All hospitals offer outpatient services, diagnostics, therapies, day surgeries, and inpatient care, along with outreach services across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

The post includes:

• Servicing and repairing medical devices on the Furness site and surrounding community sites
• Supporting clinical staff with technical information for safe device operation
• Acceptance testing of new medical devices
• Safe disposal of medical devices at end-of-life
• Implementing safety alerts from monitoring and regulatory bodies
• Working within ISO9001 quality systems and identifying improvements
• Managing secondary duties such as COSHH management, health and safety, waste management, and loan device indemnity control

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronics through ONC/BTEC or equivalent, with practical experience
• HNC in medical device maintenance or electrical/electronic engineering, physiology training preferred

Experience

• Diagnosing faults in electronic/mechanical equipment
• Experience with safe operating systems for electronic maintenance
• Routine and breakdown maintenance experience
• Participation in training courses for skill enhancement
• Experience calibrating and maintaining medical devices

Skills, Ability, and Knowledge

• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Manual dexterity and sensory skills for delicate equipment maintenance
• Ability to work in challenging environments
• Understanding of health service issues
• Experience with MHRA managing medical devices
• Knowledge of medical device management and acceptance testing
• Familiarity with quality systems and databases

Personal Qualities

• Initiative, enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, sound judgment, professionalism
• Ability to travel
• Valid driving license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, with a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service for any criminal convictions.