Unijobs on behalf of our client are currently recruiting for the position of Clinical Engineering Technician, based in Ballinasloe Go.
Galway.
The standard working week consists of 35 hours.
The successful candidate must meet the eligibility criteria and possess the professional qualifications and skills for this role.
Purpose of the Role To provide Clinical Engineering services to support the delivery of a safe and high-quality service to patients in conjunction with the department team.
The post holder will receive on-site training and specific training by equipment vendors where necessary.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The post holder will assist in the following duties: To service/repair of electro-medical equipment in both the workshop and on-site (including front line) as directed by the Head of the Department.
To provide routine service, calibration, performance testing, and electrical safety testing of electro-medical equipment as part of the Department's Preventative Maintenance Programme.
To provide acceptance testing of new equipment.
To co-operate and assist in equipment fault investigations.
To ensure that all safety requirements, statutory and recommended are satisfied ensuring the safest environment for patients, staff, and others associated with the operation, control and application of electro-medical equipment.
To ensure all service and repairs are carried out in a fashion that complies with both manufacturer's recommendation and accepted best practice.
To carry out all work and duties in a manner that reflects optimum safety/assurance for patient and staff alike.
To prepare and maintain all necessary documentation and records relating to duties performed.
To provide advice relating to equipment procurement, service and disposal.
To assist in advising and training staff in the use and service of equipment as directed by the Head of the Department.
To participate in any necessary training programmes and attends any training courses necessary to maintain or develop staff expertise.
Develop or participate in research activities in the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.
To assemble, modify, design or manufacture equipment for use by medical, surgical and diagnostic staff required for research, demonstration or teaching purposes as directed by the Head of the Department.
To contribute to the management of the spare parts inventory and workshop operational policy.
Development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.
To adhere to Risk Management, Infection Control Policies and Health & Safety Regulations Contribute where required to the planning and equipping of new installations From time to time, work outside normal hours, so that equipment can be returned to clinical use as soon as possible.
Essential Criteria: Hold as a minimum a recognised qualification at National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), Level 7 or higher, in one of the following engineering disciplines; Electronic, Electrical, Instrument Physics, Industrial Instrumentation, Applied Physics, Mechanical, Mechtronic, Biomedical Engineering Or Hold a recognised qualification at least equivalent to one of the above; And Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and administrative capacity) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
This is an immediate requirement and selected candidates will be required to engage in a shortlisting process where further details of the role will be provided.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Location: Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Work Model: Onsite Salary: Clinical Engineering Technician Salary Scale ranges between €38,494 to €49,213 (Starting point on scale determined by recognised relevant service) Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: Engineering Clinical Technician Electronic Mechanical Biomedical Physics