Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Medical Engineering Technician to join a small friendly team based at Furness General Hospital .
The department is responsible for the commissioning, service and maintenance of wide range of medical devices used within all areas of clinical care including ventilation, endoscopy, Neonatal and theatre based medical equipment.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include medical device commissioning, service, repair, implementation of regulatory action and safe disposal of devices at the end of life.
1) A good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory,
2) A logical approach to fault finding on complex electro- mechanical medical equipment
3) Proficient IT skills in the use of a database system for maintenance recording and be familiar with the Microsoft office applications suite.
4) Knowledge of general medical equipment and medical terminology is desirable but not essential.
5) The ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships with all members of staff, visitors and suppliers
6) Good organisational skills and be able to manage and prioritise their own day to day workload.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Professional electronics knowledge acquired through HND in electronics, medical engineering or equivalent with additional practical knowledge gained through technical training, short courses and developed practical experience.
Desirable criteria
* Degree level qualification in either Medical device maintenance or electrical and electronic engineering Physiology training to cover a range of equipment. VRCT Membership
Experience
Essential criteria
* Analysis and diagnosing of faults in complex Electronic/Mechanical equipment.
* Experience of safe operating systems used in the maintenance and repair of complex electronic equipment.
* Self-management-workload planning-routine maintenance, prioritising breakdown maintenance.
* Medical device calibration and maintenance
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of regular training courses to further skills and experience
* Experience of Medical device calibration and maintenance
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Effective verbal and written communication with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and with external agencies and industry..
* Highly developed skills:-manual dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for use of precision tools & materials in the maintaining of delicate equipment.
* Quality systems and database management
* Ability to work in awkward positions and unpleasant environments e.g. plant rooms, behind patient bed heads and within theatre environments
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge and understanding of Health Service issues
* Experience of working within the scope of MHRA Managing Medical Devices (April 2015)
* Medical Device and Equipment Management for Hospital and Community based Organisations
* Working within an ISO 9001:2015 Quality system environment
* Evaluation of medical devices-acceptance testing.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Ability to travel as required