Biomedical Technician

Brant Community Healthcare System

Job Location:

Brantford - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Exceptional CareExceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris Ontario.

The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care Accountability Respect and Equity and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS

Centralized Education Fund opportunities for continuing education and staff development
Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- youre not on your own (managers on call physicians allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures education appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

The Biomedical Technician is part of an integrated team which provides a full range of clinical engineering services in support of the safe efficient and effective utilization of medical technology across Brantford General Hospital and The Willett Hospital. Duties include troubleshooting repairing calibrating testing inspecting and maintaining a wide variety of biomedical and electronic equipment devices and ancillary products used for patient diagnosis and treatment; participating in incident investigations and hazard follow-up involving medical technology; and providing input related to device modification and capital and non-capital purchasing including the development of specifications and review of tenders as requested. Also provides orientation and/or technical support to clinical staff on matters related to medical technology such as appropriate equipment practices and operation of equipment devices and ancillary products in the clinical environment.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Graduation of a recognized program in Biomedical Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Current experience working in a Biomedical role. Hospital setting preferred.
Effective September 7th 2021 all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy Covid-19 Immunization and Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of the operating and maintenance practices and procedures for most medical equipment current computer troubleshooting and networking knowledge and proven component-level repair skills.
Work independently on maintaining and repair to all Biomedical equipment including incoming inspections.
Demonstrate ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Maintain/generate files records on all equipment as required for standards and accreditation.
Ability to address issues with analytical reasoning and problem solving skills.
Deal courteously with vendors colleagues hospital staff and equipment users in stressful situations.
Ability to operate related equipment including test equipment and tools.
Comply with all BCHS Risk Management Patient Safety and Occupational Health & Safety programs policies and processes to eliminate or minimize unsafe acts or conditions including identification & reporting of near miss and actual events.

Primary responsibilities also include:

Safety (patient worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women Indigenous persons members of racialized groups visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during theapplication processis available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

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Exceptional CareExceptional PeopleThe Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris Ontario. The Brantford General is an acute care hospital The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional bedsBy choosing to work at Brant Community H...