Clinical Engineer

Life Healthcare; Komani; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Engineer at their Queenstown Private Hospital. The successful candidate will oversee medical equipment management, ensure compliance with engineering protocols, and contribute to clinical engineering projects. Ideal applicants will hold a relevant diploma and have experience in the healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment.
• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA).
• Computer proficiency and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain medical equipment technology within the hospital.
• Monitor equipment failure trends and implement preventive maintenance.
• Drive the selection and acquisition of medical equipment technology.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analysis

Communication

Building relationships

Organisational awareness

Education

Diploma in clinical / bio medical engineering

Diploma in electronics

Job description

Function Engineering Facility Position Clinical Engineer Introduction

A vacancy exists for aClinical Engineerbased atLife Queenstown Private Hospital, reporting toSive Jama,Hospital Manager.The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and maintenance of Medical equipment technology and all associated facets within the hospital.

Critical Outputs

Medical Equipment Asset Management and Maintenance

• Establish and maintain an accurate computerized asset management system as per Group Engineering protocols.
• Generate and manage a five and ten-year medical equipment replacement plan for all priority 1 and 2 medical equipment for the hospital
• Perform first line repairs, modifications and installations on equipment, utilizing the necessary test equipment, in accordance with the standards and recommendations of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and / or governing agencies
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of equipment in line with Group Engineering and OEM protocols
• Control and management of maintenance conducted by suppliers and acceptance thereof
• Obtain and perform pre-acceptance inspections according to ECRI standards on new, demo and loan equipment
• Drive and manage the equipment commissioning process for new equipment as per Group Engineering protocols

Acquisition of Medical Equipment

• Drive the selection and acquisition of medical equipment technology that is fit for purpose and application, and up-to-date with current developments and best practices in the healthcare field
• Consult with Physicians, Nurses and peers in the field, to evaluate equipment and determine the correct specifications and standards of the required equipment as per the Group Engineering protocols
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors to purchase the most cost effective equipment at the highest quality as per Group Engineering and Procurement protocols
• Be actively involved with the Capex system, understand and manage lease and rental agreements as applied to the hospital
• Responsible for ‘Supply chain management’ of medical equipment for all growth / new projects as per Group Engineering protocols

Administration and Management

• Monitor and report on equipment failure trends and life cycle costs
• Monitor Equipment SLAs at hospital level and ensure outputs are met
• Implementation of all policies and procedures as per Group Engineering protocols
• Active involvement with the budgeting of medical equipment Capex needs
• Active involvement with control of the Clinical Engineering Opex budget
• Establish a multi-disciplinary committee / forum to engage on a regular basis with key stake holders, discuss relevant Clinical engineering outputs, trends identified and follow a collaborative approach to problem solving

Training

• Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff and equipment end-users.
• Attend training and / or conferences in order to keep abreast with latest developments as well as recommendations from the OEM.

Maintain high professional standards

• Ensure professional growth and development through professional affiliations, conferences and available resources, to stay updated within the clinical engineering field

Support National strategic initiatives and contribute to growth

• Participate in Clinical Engineering forums and Projects as determined by Group Engineering
• Evaluate National projects implemented as per Group Engineering protocols

Requirements

• Diploma in clinical / bio medical engineering or Diploma in electronics
• Three years’ experience in maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment
• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA)
• Experience within, and understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Organisational awareness
• Ethical behaviour

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