Medical Engineering Technician (Entry Level)
The post is to carry out acceptance and in-service checks on a range of medical devices, predominately medical weighing scales but including other medical gas devices, medical electrical equipment and pressure relieving equipment. The post holder will record the results of all checks on an electronic equipment management system. The work involves travel between all NBT sites and to other locations where equipment maintained by Clinical Equipment Services is based. This post may involve work in more than one specialist section of the department and there may be a requirement to participate in a 7 day working rota.
Clinical Equipment Services sits within the Core Clinical Services Division and provides a variety of services to North Bristol NHS Trust, including a comprehensive Medical Equipment Technical Support Service, a Medical Equipment Library and the Bed and Mattress Service. Main services are Anesthetic and Medical Gases, Electronics, Mechanical, Beds and Mattresses and CES Support.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out calibration, functional and safety checks on a range of medical devices and carry out simple repair procedures where appropriate.
* Carry out all work in accordance with the departmental Quality Management System.
* Advise equipment users on the fitness for use or otherwise of medical devices tested.
* Carry out acceptance checks on new medical equipment.
* Keep accurate records of all work carried out and of training received.
* Implement relevant Trust policies within the department.
* Attend relevant training courses as agreed as part of the induction and appraisal processes.
* Build and maintain an awareness of standards and developments pertaining to the devices that are worked on.
* Report adverse incidents to the relevant bodies.
* Perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our hospital in Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be, providing exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We value all people as individuals and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Person specification
Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills Required
Essential criteria
* Training in engineering or scientific discipline to diploma level e.g. BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3
* Ability to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge gained through previous workplace experience
* A full, clean UK license to drive a manual car or light goods vehicle is essential.
Desirable criteria
* Some experience of carrying out and recording results of engineering checks on technical equipment
* Held UK Manual driving license for more than 12 months
Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location notes: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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