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Freeman Hospital · 5 days ago

Medical Engineering Support Technician

Carthage, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Freeman Hospital is one of the largest NHS hospital trusts in the country, committed to providing high-quality care and clinical excellence. The Medical Engineering Support Technician is responsible for ensuring the functionality and safety of advanced medical electronic devices, performing maintenance, calibration, and training staff on device usage.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

The EME Support Technician is responsible for the day-to-day functionality, calibration, and electrical safety of a range of often complex and technologically advanced medical electronic devices used in an acute hospital environment requiring an in-depth knowledge of current medical device technology

Carry out routine maintenance, calibration, and electrical safety testing of medical/laboratory equipment

Provide day-to-day operational support within the EME Department

Train medical and technical staff in the use of medical devices

Work at any Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust site, department, customer, or patient premises

Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the department or management to support the effective functioning of the team

Qualification

ONC ElectronicsMedical device technologyCalibration of diagnostic equipmentManual dexterityComputer useAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkInterpersonal skills

Required

ONC Electronics or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience

Proven practical skills and knowledge of current medical device technology along with a sound understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical applications

A full understanding of the operation and calibration of diagnostic test equipment

Computer use including database, word processing, internet, and email

Previous experience in an electronic or electrical related discipline

Good levels of manual dexterity

An ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and suppliers under all conditions of urgency

An appreciation of mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical applications

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to work within a team of technicians and readily accept supervision

Good interpersonal skills, in person and by telephone