Endoscopic Technician

Medical Placements Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Placements Recruitment is seeking a Senior Endoscope Repair Technician in Johannesburg. You will perform inspection, fault finding, repair, and rebuild of flexible endoscopes, ensuring alignment with OEM procedures and patient safety.

You will drive workshop quality standards, mentor junior technicians, and maintain accurate repair documentation, parts usage, and service records while supporting continuous improvement in repair quality and turnaround times.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or relevant qualification in biomedical, electrical, electronics, or mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years specialist repair experience.
• 7+ years relevant scope technical repair experience.
• Strong experience in flexible endoscope repair and rebuilds.
• OEM certification (preferably Olympus) highly advantageous.
• Good proficiency in MS Office (will be tested).
• Regulatory knowledge: ISO 13485 and medical device regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, fault finding, repair, and rebuild of flexible endoscopes.
• Carry out major repairs including internal component replacement, articulation systems, channel repairs, optical systems, and full rebuilds.
• Conduct final quality inspections and functional testing before release.
• Ensure all repairs are completed in accordance with OEM procedures and standards.
• Maintain accurate job cards, parts usage records, and repair reports.
• Support and mentor junior technicians in inspection and minor repair activities.
• Assist in maintaining workshop tools, fixtures, and calibrated test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex failures and identify root causes.
• Support continuous improvement of repair quality, turnaround time, and workshop efficiency.

Skills

Endoscope repair experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

National Diploma or equivalent in biomedical, electrical, electronics, or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

To undertake and manage specialist technical service activities relating to flexible

endoscope repair. To always meet the quality and compliance requirements of the

respective OEM’s. To always and in all actions, keep patient safety at heart. To complete

work in a professional and timely manner.

Senior Endoscope Repair Technician is expected to drive workshop quality

standards, support junior technicians, maintain internal customer relationships, and

ensure all repair documentation, tooling controls, and service records are completed

accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform inspection, fault finding, repair, and rebuild of flexible endoscopes.

Carry out major repairs including internal component replacement, articulation systems,

channel repairs, optical systems, and full rebuilds.

Conduct final quality inspections and functional testing before release.

Ensure all repairs are completed in accordance with OEM procedures and standards.

Maintain accurate job cards, parts usage records, and repair reports.

Support and mentor junior technicians in inspection and minor repair activities.

Assist in maintaining workshop tools, fixtures, and calibrated test equipment.

Troubleshoot complex failures and identify root causes.

Support continuous improvement of repair quality, turnaround time, and workshop

efficiency.

Requirements : Technical Expertise:

National Diploma or relevant qualification in biomedical, electrical,

electronics, or mechanical engineering.

3+ years specialist repair experience

7+ years relevant scope technical repair experience.

Strong experience in flexible endoscope repair and rebuilds.

OEM certification (preferably Olympus Corporation) highly advantageous.

Good proficiency in MS Office suite (will be tested).

Regulatory Knowledge: Good understanding of medical device regulations, ISO 13485