Clinical Engineering Technician

Job DescriptionClinical Engineering Technician Location: Portiuncula University Hospital, Co. Galway Working Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) TTM Healthcare is recruiting a Clinical Engineering Technician. This is an excellent opportunity in an acute setting.

Purpose Of The Role To provide Clinical Engineering services to support the delivery of a safe and high quality service to patients at Portiuncula University Hospital in conjunction with the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering team. Key Responsibilities Support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. Maintain throughout the Groups awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.

Engage in performance management systems as part of the role and be required to participate in the Groups performance management programme 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 th Department's Preventative Maintenance Programme. To provide acceptance testing of new equipment procured by Portiuncula University Hospital 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 hospital 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. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of the Department. Be available for consultation with medical, paramedical, technical and administrative staff on appropriate matters 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.

Key Requirements Candidates must, 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. Flexibility will be a key feature of this position, you may be asked to provide Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering services outside your normal contracted hours from time to time. The Successful candidate must be strong in the following competencies Planning & Organising Team Skills Commitment To Providing A Quality Service Knowledge & Professional Knowledge Communication & Interpersonal Skills If you meet the above requirements, APPLY NOW Skills: Clinical Engineering Technician TPBN1_IJ