EBME Technician

at  The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

1. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB (Person Specification) Essential BTEC / ONC in Electronic Engineering (Level 5) or Physical Science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience Practical experience of using a range of test & measuring equipment and of applying electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques Experience of providing front line customer service Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a range of medical equipment Electronic engineering skills including the use of test & measuring equipment, handling and assembly of components and boards, fault finding and diagnosis, use of technical manuals and circuit diagrams Mechanical engineering skills including use of test and measuring equipment, assembly and bonding of components, use of technical manuals and drawings Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc); to manage files and set up documents and spreadsheets Ability to use a computerised equipment management database system Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills to manage own work area and work load Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate with clinical staff on issues relating to maintenance of specific medical equipment and the operation of the equipment Able to provide advice, instruction and training to small groups of staff on areas relating to areas of own responsibility of work Ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working Able to travel to various sites to meet the needs of the service Willingness to develop own skills and abilities and to attend training courses Desirable Evidence of regular participation in formal and informal technical training throughout career Working towards Registered Clinical Technologist status Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of clinical equipment Experience of working in a clinical environment, taking account of patient safety, dignity and infection prevention Experience of working within a Quality Management Syste

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