Clinical Engineer Technician

Life Healthcare; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Engineer Technician for their facility in Pinetown. The role entails the management and maintenance of medical equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, and overseeing acquisition processes. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant diploma, possess experience in a clinical setting, and be proactive problem solvers, contributing to high standards in healthcare engineering.

Qualifications

• Two 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Medical equipment technology within the hospital.
• Establish and maintain an accurate computerized asset management system.
• Drive the selection and acquisition of medical equipment technology.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Resilience

Education

Diploma in clinical / bio medical engineering or Diploma in electronics

Job description

Function Engineering Facility Position Clinical Engineer Technician Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Engineer Technician, based at Life The Crompton Hospital , reporting to the Engineering 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 computerised 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
• Two 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