Clinical Engineering services have responsibility for medical devices and patient related hospital
equipment service and support including a rotational on-call provision. The service works with
other healthcare professionals and endeavours to support and advance patient care by applying
engineering and equipment management skills to healthcare technology.
The Senior Clinical Engineering Technician will be expected to be involved in the direct provision
of Clinical Engineering Services throughout the hospital and participate in the development of
divisional and departmental service plans as required. Candidates will be expected to have
reasonable experience of hospital equipment.
Specific Responsibilities
* Ensure that allocated tasks and goals are achieved according to patient needs, are compatible with all current legislative safety standards.
* Be responsible for the service and repair of medical devices and equipment as appropriate across the Hospital and specialise in areas, as directed by Department Head or Supervisor.
* Train in and be part of the provision of the current On-Call service.
* Assist in the development of the introduction of new technology.
* Assist in the maintenance of a whole hospital equipment management database as necessary, carry a pager / Bleep throughout the day.
* Participate in the development of divisional and departmental service plans as required.
* Provide clinical support for medical devices as appropriate.
* Communication is a big feature of our department, candidates should have a logical approach to tasks and be clear in all communications
* Participate in Hospital Quality and Accreditations process as required.
* Co-operate fully with ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements and regulations.
* Flexibility in working time i.e. sometimes need to get the job done, so might involve later working times.
Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries: Andrew Kennedy, Head of Clinical Engineering Department 01-803-2818.
The Biomedical / Clinical Engineering Association of Ireland (BEAI) is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. Company Registration no. 484921.
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