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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Medical Engineering Technician to join a small friendly team based at Furness General Hospital.
The department is responsible for the commissioning, service and maintenance of a wide range of medical devices used within all areas of clinical care including ventilation, endoscopy, neonatal and theatre-based medical equipment.
Main duties of the job
1. A good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory.
2. A logical approach to fault finding on complex electro-mechanical medical equipment.
3. Proficient IT skills in the use of a database system for maintenance recording and be familiar with the Microsoft Office applications suite.
4. Knowledge of general medical equipment and medical terminology is desirable but not essential.
5. The ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships with all members of staff, visitors and suppliers.
6. Good organisational skills and be able to manage and prioritise their own day-to-day workload.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website here.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* Professional electronics knowledge acquired through HND in electronics, medical engineering or equivalent with additional practical knowledge gained through technical training, short courses and developed practical experience.
* Degree level qualification in either Medical device maintenance or electrical and electronic engineering. Physiology training to cover a range of equipment. RCT Membership.
Experience
* Analysis and diagnosing of faults in complex Electronic/Mechanical equipment. Experience of safe operating systems used in the maintenance and repair of complex electronic equipment. Self-management - workload planning - routine maintenance, prioritising breakdown maintenance. Medical device calibration and maintenance.
* Evidence of regular training courses to further skills and experience. Experience of Medical device calibration and maintenance.
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Effective verbal and written communication with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and with external agencies and industry. Highly developed skills: manual dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for use of precision tools & materials in maintaining delicate equipment. Quality systems and database management. Ability to work in awkward positions and unpleasant environments e.g. plant rooms, behind patient bed heads and within theatre environments.
* Knowledge and understanding of Health Service issues. Experience of working within the scope of MHRA Managing Medical Devices (April 2015) Medical Device and Equipment Management for Hospital and Community-based Organisations. Working within an ISO 9001:2015 Quality system environment. Evaluation of medical devices - acceptance testing.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to travel as required.
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The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be effortlessly inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
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Name: Jonathan Thorburn
Job title: Medical Engineering Chief Engineer
Email address: jonathan.thorburn@mbht.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01229 403839
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