Clinical Engineering Technician

Netcare Pharmacies; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare Pharmacies is seeking a Clinical Engineering Technician to manage and maintain medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Health Technology Regulations. The role includes CMMS (SAP PM) implementation, audits, budgeting, and collaboration with suppliers.

The position also involves training CETAs, reporting equipment performance, and ensuring compliance with national standards. A proactive technician with strong documentation skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with CMMS SAP PM for medical equipment maintenance.
• Ability to manage and document maintenance, repairs and replacements.
• Familiarity with equipment barcoding and asset tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all medical equipment per manufacturer specs and health regulations.
• Implement and maintain CMMS (SAP PM) for equipment.
• Conduct six monthly equipment audits and maintain CMMS data accuracy.
• Plan services and coordinate with suppliers for preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure commissioning tests and documentation for new/demo/loan equipment.
• Provide training and mentorship to CETAs and students; act as line manager when needed.
• Report on equipment maintenance, costs, and trends to management.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Team collaboration

Training & mentoring

Tools

CMMS SAP PM

Barcode systems

Job description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Clinical Engineering Technician is responsible for the management and maintenance of all medical equipment as per the manufacturer's specifications and Health Technology Regulations.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
• Medical equipment management
• Responsible for the management of all medical equipment.
• Implement and maintain the CMMS (SAP PM) for all medical equipment.
• Manage and maintain medical equipment installed base for CAPEX, rentals, demo and loan equipment on the CMMS.
• Plan and execute timely equipment services, via the CMMS, to comply with manufacturer specifications, ECRI and/or Health Technology Regulations, in line with Netcare Technical recommendations.
• Acceptance of service certificates from contractors, including but not limited to ensuring data is completed correctly at the correct intervals of service, National service level agreements are adhered to, and follow-up repairs are planned and prioritised.
• Ensure results of all maintenance (reactive and preventive maintenance) are captured accurately on the CMMS. These entries should reflect spares used, labour involved, associated costs, tasks performed/actions taken and persons/suppliers involved - in accordance with Netcare Technical requirements.
• Ensure commissioning tests are performed prior to acceptance of new, demo and/or loan equipment, maintaining the necessary documentation as proof of this.
• Ensure all (new) medical equipment is barcoded in line with Netcare Technical's recommendations, and maintained on the CMMS.
• Conduct six monthly equipment audits to ensure CMMS database accuracy, and ensure results of these audits are kept on file.
• Compile medical equipment replacement schedule (5 year plan) and obtain business approval from Hospital General Manager, in the absence of a Clinical Engineering Manager.
• Purchase and motivate for the purchasing of medical equipment.
• Implement policies and procedures as directed by Netcare Technical Division.
• Liaise with suppliers to schedule preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Obtain required quotes for capital medical equipment purchases and maintenance work.
• Ensure financial control through proper budgeting and control of outsourced services.
• Perform repairs, modifications and installations on equipment according to procedures that comply with the standards and recommendations of the manufacturers and/or governing agencies.
• Use medical test equipment to perform inspections and diagnose equipment failure where possible.
• Perform maintenance tasks as stipulated in "Equipment Type Skills Assessment TGL v1.1".
• Request and assist with the completion of incident reports on damage to clinical equipment and ensure documentation required for replacement is in place.
• Investigate and report on sentinel events with recommendations (to TSM or CM).
• Meet all competency and output requirements as defined in the ECSA's "Competency Standard for Registration as a Professional Engineer" document.

Training and Development

Interact and train all staff regarding medical equipment to familiarise users with medical equipment.

Provide training and mentorship of all CETAs and student CETAs.

Function as Line Manager to CETAs, in the absence of a CEM.

Reporting

• Report on medical equipment to the Clinical Engineering Manager and or Technical Services Manager.
• Provide CMMS reporting on medical equipment.
• Provide MyMarket reporting on medical equipment.
• Develop and maintain trends of equipment failure and report to Netcare Technical Division, in the absence of a Clinical Engineering Manager.
• Where applicable, evaluate National projects implemented, and provide status reports to Netcare Technical Division.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Stakeholder Relationship management

• Interact with Clinical Engineering Technician Assistants (CETAs) on technical and financial issues related to medical equipment.
• Liaise with medical equipment suppliers to stay informed and trained in latest technological developments.
• Interact with Hospital Management , Ward and Theatre Managers on a regular basis, in the absence of a Clinical Engineering Manager, addressing issues including but not limited to status of repairs, planned services, incidents, repair costs and capital equipment purchase

Teamwork

Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Personal growth and development

• Active involved in achieving a satisfactory level of technical skill and knowledge.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.