EBME Biomedical Technician

at  SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic engineer to join our Electro-Biomedical Engineering (EBME) team to carry out maintenance / 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 Trusts & 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/ repair support on a wide range of medical equipment both within the Trust and out in the community. The potholder 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.
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual’s performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
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 utilising test equipment and hand tools as appropriate.
To perform all necessary work within the department and to be flexible when demands upon the department requires a fast response to emergency situations.
Certain activities will require handling and lifting of medical and other devices utilising the appropriate handling equipment as provided.
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, prioritising work load and ordering any necessary spare parts.
The post will involve activity throughout the Trust including out in the community. Where work is undertaken in clinical areas, and especially when attending to equipment connected directly or indirectly to patients, it is expected that a courteous and sensitive manner is maintained at all times.
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 manufactures / regulatory bodies field safety notices.
To ensure efficient utilisation 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 as such 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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