Medical Equipment Technologist Job in Canada

Medical Equipment Technologist / Clinical Engineering / The Moncton Hospital

Location: Moncton

Competition No: 29-0289CB
Bargaining Unit: Paramed
Zone: Moncton
Location/Department: The Moncton Hospital / Clinical Engineering
Position Type: Full-time, Temporary (Aug 1/09 – Aug 1/10)
Job Title/Classification: Medical Equipment Technologist / ME01
Hours of Work: At present, day shift, 0800-1600 hrs, subject to change

Job Purpose: Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, calibration, installation and support of medical equipment. Perform safety inspections and preventative maintenance procedures. Provide technical assistance and instruction on equipment operation to end user. May be asked to provide emergency service at nights and on weekends, as required.

Essential Qualifications:
Graduate from an Electronic Engineering Technology program accredited by NBSCETT (New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) or graduate from an accredited 3-year biomedical engineering technology program; and awaiting certification by NBSCETT.
Must have a general knowledge of medical equipment, procedures and applicable safety standards relating to medical equipment.
Ability to analyze, repair and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Must have mechanical ability.
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology as applied to use of biomedical equipment.
Experience working with medical equipment.
Must have initiative and be capable to working safely without constant supervision.
Ability to maintain accurate records or work performed.
Must have drivers license and valid passport.
Written and spoken competence in English is required.
Ability to perform the duties of the position.
Good previous work records with the ability to attend work on a regular basis.
All mandatory certifications must be up to date including.

Note: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Applications for this position must be submitted in writing to hrapplications@serha.ca, please quote Competition # 29-0289CB. RHA B (Moncton Zone) appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. This position shall remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Human Resources Department, RHA B (Moncton Zone), 135 MacBeath Avenue, Moncton, NB, E1C 6Z8, Fax: (506) 857-5590.