We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic engineer to join our Electro-Biomedical Engineering (EBME) team to carry out maintenance and repair on a wide range of diagnostic medical devices across the county of Warwickshire.
If you have experience in electrical/Mechanical engineering and are interested in technology, science, and healthcare, and want to be part of an ever-increasing and developing technology sector, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
You will be expected to have a BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or possess the required level of experience in maintaining and repairing microprocessor-based electrical electronic equipment. Evidence of good practical skills, a sound knowledge, and an understanding of maintenance is a prerequisite of the post, and you will be expected to demonstrate this at interview.
Duties include being responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of the Trust's and external clients' medical devices, including carrying out inspection and electrical safety checks periodically. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out these duties autonomously and work to frequent deadlines whilst maintaining a professional approach.
Applicants should have an adaptable, flexible approach to work and be able to demonstrate they can work very well within a team as well as being able to use their own initiative.
To be a member of the team in the ‘Electro Bio Medical Engineering Department’ providing maintenance and repair support on a wide range of medical equipment both within the Trust and out in the community. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the EBME department in carrying out routine planned maintenance, including electrical safety testing in accordance with specified standards. The job will also require identifying any potential risks associated with the use of medical devices.
To undertake maintenance of medical equipment following and meeting defined quality procedures accredited to ISO9001:2015. The required work will involve in-depth fault finding to board/component level utilizing test equipment and hand tools as appropriate.
The post requires that a good knowledge and skills exist covering maintenance and repair of portable mechanical/electrical electronic equipment. This will include the responsibility for formulating work instructions, prioritizing workload, and ordering any necessary spare parts.
The post holder will be expected to work with compressed medical gas and associated regulating devices, observing safety procedures at all times.
To undertake electrical safety tests and visual inspections of medical devices following the latest guidelines principally on the Warwick Hospital site but also on occasions, at other locations across Warwickshire. Appropriate test equipment will be provided.
To generate and maintain records relating to equipment that is commissioned, serviced, or condemned. This will include inputting service report records into the departmental database for equipment history and financial purposes.
To carry out acceptance testing of equipment to establish its compliance with statutory, safety, and departmental requirements.
To propose and be prepared to support changes to departmental working practices and to assist the EBME Manager in the preparation of reports and feedback following equipment commissioning, service, evaluation, or failure.
To identify any associated risks relating to the use of medical devices and to carry out necessary corrective actions resulting from manufacturers/regulatory bodies field safety notices.
To ensure efficient utilization of spare parts and to monitor stock control – raising purchase order requisitions as necessary.
To liaise directly with medical, nursing, and other staff, providing advice on the state of repair of medical and associated IT equipment.
To ensure at all times that work is performed in accordance with health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, and other regulations that are applicable to the department function.
To undertake any other tasks as required by the EBME Manager in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
The post holder will be a member of a mobile team and may be required to undertake his/her duties anywhere within the district as and when the need arises. A department van is provided for this purpose for which a current driving license is required.
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