Endoscopic Technician
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
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 OEMs. 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
Required Experience:
IC