We are looking for an experienced engineer to join an established team of medical engineers which provides maintenance of medical devices across Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals.
To act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of Medical Engineers. Duties include the commissioning, maintenance and repair of medical equipment: including patient monitors, patient therapy and diagnostic equipment.
The Medical Engineering Department provides maintenance and repair to medical devices owned by the Trust. The role will be incorporated into the Medical Engineering team.
To display a high standard of self-discipline and attitude to work, in view of the nature of equipment and its location.
To liaise with other healthcare professionals, clients and external organisations in order to resolve any issues.
To work unsupervised for long periods, although advice will always be available.
To be able to plan own workload; carry out acceptance and safety testing of new equipment, repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
To calibrate medical equipment by using expensive test equipment
To be competent in the use of precision and fine tools
There is a regular requirement to maintain and repair equipment that is subject to contamination of hazardous substances and body fluids.
To be aware of cost implication when carrying out repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
To attend all wards and departments on a regular basis to perform maintenance and where necessary to perform unplanned repairs.
On occasion there will be a requirement to move heavy medical equipment such as theatre tables, microscopes etc. whilst carrying out repairs or PPM.
To undertake duties of other staff as necessary.
To observe guidelines and regulation regarding the safe and satisfactory use of expensive test equipment and tools
To work in areas, as necessary, where the Trust currently provides medical equipment support service.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure technical safety of equipment under your control or jurisdiction and that it is within prescribed specification as laid down in the relevant statutory documents.
When required, to assist in evaluating and dealing with safety bulletins and clinical adverse incidents involving medical equipment.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To regularly input appropriate data and produce computerised information (both electronically and paper generated) in order to provide other internal and external and bodies with information relating to medical equipment management.
To be responsible for receiving equipment and spare parts into Medical Engineering and ensuring its correct logging, storage and distribution.
To complete all documentation, including safety tests, fault history and commissioning records. To input such information of the Medical Engineering management system.
To liaise with equipment manufacturers and external organisations regarding equipment to be returned to service or repair and organise documentation.
To organise and prioritise daily work schedules to professional standards in compliance with guidelines and relevant bodies, the relevant equipment.