Overview
Biomedical Technician Jobs in Brantford, Ontario at Brant Community Healthcare System
Title: Biomedical Technician
Company: Brant Community Healthcare System
Location: Brantford, Ontario
Exceptional Care–Exceptional PeopleThe Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS?
Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development
Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary
The Biomedical Technician is part of an integrated team, which provides a full range of clinical engineering services in support of the safe, efficient and effective utilization of medical technology across Brantford General Hospital and The Willett Hospital. Duties include troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, testing, inspecting, and maintaining a wide variety of biomedical and electronic equipment, devices and ancillary products used for patient diagnosis and treatment; participating in incident investigations and hazard follow-up involving medical technology; and providing input related to device modification and capital and non-capital purchasing including the development of specifications and review of tenders as requested. Also provides orientation and/or technical support to clinical staff on matters related to medical technology such as appropriate equipment practices and operation of equipment, devices and ancillary products in the clinical environment.
Mandatory Qualifications
Graduation of a recognized program in Biomedical Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current experience working in a Biomedical role. Hospital setting preferred.
Effective September 7th, 2021, all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy, Covid-19 Immunization and Management .
Primary Responsibilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the operating and maintenance practices and procedures for most medical equipment, current computer troubleshooting and networking knowledge, and proven component-level repair skills.
Work independently on maintaining and repair to all Biomedical equipment including incoming inspections.
Demonstrate ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Maintain/generate files, records on all equipment as required for standards and accreditation.
Ability to address issues with analytical reasoning and problem solving skills.
Deal courteously with vendors, colleagues, hospital staff and equipment …
