Technical Assistant Biomedical Engineering Temporary Full-Time

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Toronto - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary of Duties:

The Technical Assistant in Biomedical Engineering is responsible for periodic tests of safety and proper functioning of equipment included in the preventive maintenance program of the Biomedical Engineering Department. Technical Assistant is also responsible for the safe repair of equipment such as patient lifts nurse call system components and thermometers and other as assigned.

The Technical Assistant works with Biomedical Engineering Technologists and may interact directly with a wide variety of health care professionals and medical equipment vendors

Key Responsibilities:

Ensures the safe maintenance and repair of equipment and systems.

  • Tests calibrates and troubleshoots electronic and mechanical equipment to ensure it is operating safely effectively and efficiently.
  • Repairs electro-medical equipment if falls within the capabilities and training otherwise seek a trained technologist
  • Carries out assigned preventative maintenance routines inspections and evaluations using a variety of test equipment and tools such as safety analyzers conductivity meters multi-meters to ensure medical equipment is in proper working order
  • Performs incoming inspection of new equipment such as receiving documenting assembling installing conducting performance and safety testing
  • Maintains work documentation and equipment inventory information
  • 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/Skills:

  • At a minimum completion of a 2 year community college program in Electronics Mechanical or Biomedical Technology (or recognized equivalent) is required
  • At a minimum 1 year of practical and related experience is required
  • Membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or other equivalent provincial technology association is an asset
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Summary of Duties:The Technical Assistant in Biomedical Engineering is responsible for periodic tests of safety and proper functioning of equipment included in the preventive maintenance program of the Biomedical Engineering Department. Technical Assistant is also responsible for the safe repair of ...
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