Senior Clinical Engineering Technician

Clinical Engineering services have responsibility for medical devices and patient related hospital equipment service and support including a rotational on-call service. Our 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 including repair/service of medical devices 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, and
• Compatible with all current legislative safety standards and in a timely manner.
• 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 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 bleep/pager 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 current regulations.