Biomedical Engineer - Project REACH - Temporary Full-Time

Classification:Temporary Full-time (24-month contract)

POSITION

The Biomedical Engineering Technologist is responsible for the safe repair performance assurance preventive maintenance incoming inspection and general technical support of medical equipment instruments and systems. This temporary role is intended to provide backfill coverage for Biomedical Engineering Technologists who are directly supporting the Hospital Information System (HIS) implementation. The successful candidate will help maintain continuity of service by ensuring that routine and urgent biomedical support activities continue without disruption during the project lifecycle. Working closely with a wide variety of health care professionals and vendors the Biomedical Engineering Technologist ensures medical equipment is safe reliable and ready for clinical use.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures the safe maintenance and repair of medical equipment and systems.

Configures tests troubleshoots repairs and commissions medical devices and systems (e.g. patient monitors infusion pumps ventilators etc.) to ensure they are operating safely effectively and efficiently in order to integrate with the new HIS.
Participate in HIS related testing and readiness activities including technical and clinical validation of biomedical device functionality within the new system
Assist in identifying documenting and resolving issues related to device interoperability and HIS connectivity.
Provide on-site technical support during key HIS implementation milestones such as training cutover and go-live.
Carries out preventative maintenance routines inspections and evaluations using a variety of test equipment and tools such as safety analyzers conductivity meters oscilloscopes multi-meters and defibrillator testers to ensure medical equipment is in proper working order
Support of networked medical devices and associated network system infrastructure.
Performs incoming inspection of new equipment such as receiving documenting assembling installing conducting performance and safety testing obtaining necessary legal approvals coordinating the connection of the systems to the hospital network and other specific activities dictated by the equipment or system(s) to prepare it for clinical use
Determines tool instrumentation and spare part requirements for equipment maintenance and assists clinical areas in ordering accessories and supplies by identifying suitable sources
Maintains work documentation and equipment inventory information
Participates in the selection and evaluation of medical equipment
Provides in-service training and consultation to promote the proper use and care of equipment
Performs risk management activities (e.g. incident investigations managing safety alerts/recalls proactively identifying safety-relates issues)
Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested
Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations reporting hazards deficiencies and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

At a minimum completion of a 3 year community college program in Biomedical Engineering Technology Electronics Technology (or recognized equivalent) is required

Experience:

At a minimum 2 year of practical and related experience is required
Experience supporting Hospital Information System (HIS) implementations including device readiness integration or go-live activities is considered a strong asset

Professional Affiliations/Memberships:

Membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or other equivalent provincial technology association is an asset
Certification as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist through the ACI is an asset
Membership in provincial or national clinical/biomedical engineering society (e.g. Clinical Engineering Society of Ontario (CESO) Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES)) is an asset